For Friday, April 17:

Much will change this year. Often you naturally assume the helm of the ship. Your leadership abilities don’t work well with relationships. If you are single, you are likely to see friendship play a big role in meeting that special person, or a budding friendship could evolve into more. If you are attached, remember, ultimately, people and family mean more than work. Aquarius is your 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)

•••• Handle a heavy responsibility in the a.m. Later, you focus on long-term goals, perhaps a meeting and far more interpersonal dialogue. Tonight: Where the action is.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

•••• Look beyond the obvious when dealing with others. Notice what someone leaves out. Examine the limits in your thinking. Tonight: A must show.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••••• Schedule a meeting for the morning. Detach by the afternoon. People could be acting out on their feelings. Tonight: Try a new restaurant or nightspot.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• Others claim their power. Even if someone thinks you should do more, you don’t necessarily need to respond. Tonight: Quality time with a special friend or loved one.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• Clear your desk and your mind. Start early in order to finish early. A lunch or social occasion could take far more time than you anticipated. Tonight: Listen to suggestions.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• Your imagination steals the show this morning. Taming and disciplining your mind continues to be a high priority. Tonight: Be careful with money.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• You have been keeping to yourself, as so much is on your mind. The reception you have been getting is far from good. Tonight: What is wrong with allowing more fun into your life?

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• Communication causes a problem, in that you simply cannot be everywhere. Finally people start owning up to their issues, views and problems. Tonight: Play it easy. Head home early.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• Finances can occupy a lot of time, whether you are dealing with a personal matter or a work-related issue. How you talk to someone or the effort you make makes a difference. Tonight: Be a receptive audience.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•••• Handle key projects immediately. You could be overwhelmed by all the requests and questions coming your way this afternoon. Tonight: Splurge a little.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• Don’t plan on acting until you get more information. Your perspective could be off, as you will discover in the a.m. Tonight: Whatever puts a smile on your face.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• Take an active role this morning. Try not to let details slip through the cracks. Be sensitive and aware to someone who trusts you implicitly. Tonight: Take a personal night.