For Friday, Sept. 5:

You have a style and a distinct personality that many would like to emulate. Your creativity adds a certain zest or magnetism to your very being. If you are single, work on being lighter and easier with the people you date. If you are attached, your sweetie appreciates your sincerity but would appreciate more joviality. Scorpio enjoys chatting with you.

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)

¢¢¢¢¢ Work with one specific partner. You might like what comes up, and you will feel as if you are in a much better situation. Tonight: Dinner for two.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

¢¢¢¢¢ Defer to someone else, and be willing to work with others. If you let someone run with his or her idea, you will have to assume far less responsibility. Tonight: Sort through invitations.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

¢¢¢¢ You might want to rethink a decision regarding your daily life. If you are off to experiment with a new diet or health program, check in with your doctor. Tonight: Off doing your thing.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

¢¢¢¢¢ Be more sure of yourself. Sometimes you get nervous, especially when dealing with members of the opposite sex. News comes from left field. Tonight: Time for some fun.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

¢¢¢¢ Family and home keep floating through your mind. Take off from work early to enjoy some of the thoughts that have been going through your mind. Tonight: You don’t have to go far.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

¢¢¢¢¢ You have unusually strong opinions for you. Do not hesitate to discuss what is on your mind. Tonight: Hang out, talk and visit.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

¢¢¢ Curb a need to be abundant or excessive. This tendency, so innate in you, is often a source of trouble. Practice saying “no” to food or spending. It won’t hurt! Tonight: Buy a token of affection on the way home.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

¢¢¢¢¢ You feel great, but you still must complete important tasks, meeting and errands by midday. In the afternoon, you might believe that everything will be OK. Tonight: What makes you happiest.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

¢¢¢ Know when to back off. Use today for paperwork or research. You could be surprised by the outcome. You are not getting all the facts. Tonight: Get a good night’s sleep.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

¢¢¢¢¢ Keep your long-term goals in mind this morning. Others seem so agreeable that you could easily waver off course. Tonight: Lead the weekend celebration.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

¢¢¢¢ You might not mean to add confusion or allow vagueness to infiltrate your plans, but somehow it does. Others question you. Tonight: Worry less; enjoy your friends.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

¢¢¢¢ If an issue emerges, step back and take an overview. Look past the obvious, and find experts. Tonight: Take off ASAP.