For Thursday, Jan. 31:

Often this year your energy is unstable or difficult. Evaluate your choices with care, as sticking with a commitment will take unusual effort this year. Creativity and energy mix well. If you are single, you might want to wait till next year for heavy commitments. If you are attached, your relationship blooms in an unprecedented manner. SAGITTARIUS proves to be a friend.

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)

¢¢¢¢ Keep your pace easy, not intense. You might not be able to change directions quickly. Postpone major decisions for now. Tonight: Relax to a movie.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

¢¢¢¢¢ Relate on a one-on-one level. You might not be able to resolve an issue or come to a conclusion. Tonight: Say yes to an invitation.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

¢¢¢¢¢ Others dominate, and you can’t change directions even if you want to. Understanding your choices could make a big difference. Tonight: Review offers.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

¢¢¢ Focus and accomplish as much as you can. Clear out an errand or clean up your desk. Avoid major decisions for now. Confusion surrounds a financial matter or partnership. Tonight: Get some extra R and R.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

¢¢¢¢¢ You might be dying to try out something or see if you can “capture” another’s interest. Though any action you take today might not be conclusive, you will eventually draw results. Tonight: Let your hair down.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

¢¢¢ Remain centered. You might not have all the answers, but you have many. Don’t explore any decisions or take any action right now. Tonight: Relax in your favorite chair.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

¢¢¢¢ Express yourself. Work on not projecting on others or taking on someone else’s energy. Staying clear could add to the quality of your day. Tonight: Join a friend for a chat.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

¢¢¢ Curb a tendency to be overly possessive or difficult. You could be surprised and delighted by what happens when you center yourself. Tonight: Your treat.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

¢¢¢¢¢ Use your energy well. You might become frustrated if you try to force a decision or make someone do something in a certain way. Tonight: Make the most of the moment.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

¢¢ Regroup right now rather than act. Ultimately, you will get much better results in the long run by taking this break to center. Investigate possibilities, and don’t close off any options. Tonight: Not to be found.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

¢¢¢¢ You keep finding yourself surrounded by people who sometimes distract you. Allow your mind to roam. You might come up with something quite dynamic and new. Tonight: Where your friends are.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

¢¢¢ You might be in a position where you are forced to take the lead. Don’t worry: You will be on top of your game. Just be willing to take a stand. Tonight: Check in on someone older.