For Friday, Jan. 18:

Your professional and community statuses develop in a new vein and point in a novel direction. You are entering a very special year in which you see people in a new light. If you are single, with so many people in your life, you could decide to change your situation. If you are attached, you’ll discover the true meaning of closeness and accepting someone for the person he or she is. You can count on GEMINI to pitch in. Note this person’s different approach to work.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

Aries (March 21-April 19)

¢¢¢¢ Communication needs to happen, especially if you hit a negative work situation. You might want to rethink and understand what is happening with a difficult associate. Tonight: Easy does it.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

¢¢¢ The cost of a gamble to get ahead just might not be worth it. Listen to what is happening between the two of you. Tonight: Might you be tired?

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

¢¢¢¢¢ You are full of fun and energy. Go for what you want. Touch base with family concerns or a real estate matter. Tonight: Whatever pleases you.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

¢¢¢ If you are pushing too hard, you will know it. You could trigger no matter what you do, no matter with whom. Tonight: Easy does it.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

¢¢¢¢¢ Do keep your priorities in mind. Network with others and touch base with your supporters, associates and/or friends. Tonight: Get into the game of living.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

¢¢¢ Others make demands. You could close down. Be careful when dealing with someone in charge. You could see someone with new eyes because of his or her demanding nature. Tonight: A must appearance.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

¢¢¢¢¢ Look at a situation from many different points of view. Still, you might not have confidence in your abilities. Others give you feedback. Note the admiration you get. Tonight: Try something different.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

¢¢¢¢ A partner has a strong sense of what needs to happen. You could choose not to let someone run with the ball. If you don’t defer, the waves could go far. Tonight: Someone else makes a call.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

¢¢¢¢ A boss or someone you need to answer to might be incredibly difficult. On the other hand, you need to understand where this person is coming from. Tonight: Accept an invitation.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

¢¢¢ A lot of hard work is needed to get past a issue. If you are looking for a situation to change, honor a new insight. Tonight: Put your feet up.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

¢¢¢¢¢ Your creativity surges, though a partner might feel a touch threatened. Try walking in this person’s shoes. Find out what motivates him or her. Tonight: Let your imagination rock and roll.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

¢¢¢¢ Your approach could be quite different and innovative compared with others’. Friction emerges. Diplomacy might work with some people, but not all. Tonight: Anchor in.