For Wednesday, Feb. 4:

Expect the best this year, and you just might get it! You are lively, caring and animated. Others find you to be nearly an endless source of creativity. If you are single, your animal magnetism speaks. Others hear it and come toward you all year long. If you are attached, you discover the power of being a couple. Gemini loves to flirt.

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)

••••• You are a spirit to deal with: With as much energy as you exude, others have to run to keep up with you. An Aries focused on his or her objectives is hard to stop. Tonight: Visit with friends; catch up on news.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••• Knowing when too much is on your plate is smart. How you discharge an overwhelming load becomes a question of style. Tonight: Get some extra rest.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••••• Check out Aries and know that you have even more energy. Investigate potential connections. Tonight: Choose what would make you smile.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•• Take time before launching into action. You might question which way to go. Follow your instincts, and you will be OK. Tonight: Decide on something reflective and quiet.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••••• Keep your goals in your mind’s eye, even though you certainly have distraction served up on a platter. You could be surprised by what goes down in the next few days. Tonight: A great midweek break.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••• Take a stand and be willing to back it up. Fiery interactions earmark your daily life. You could choose to allow a situation to become contentious. Tonight: A must show.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••••• No one could ever say you are short on imagination, but especially right now. If you want to try a different approach or do something very differently, now is the time. Tonight: Get into a game online or with someone in person.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••••• If you want to do something differently, by all means, do so. Sometimes you get caught in a particular situation and need help focusing on other matters. Tonight: Someone is fussing. Try changing directions.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

••••• Others come to you with great ideas and new insight. Your perspective could change radically. Tonight: Relax and then hang out.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• Curb a tendency to risk and get a bit too wild. Listen to feedback from someone you care about. He or she could trigger some anger or hurt. Tonight: Clear your desk.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••••• Answers are found left and right. Try to be more effective and direct in your dealings. Listen to someone close. Tonight: Fun and games.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••••• If you have better ideas, why not express them? Keeping some matters close to the chest doesn’t help and surely isn’t practical. Tonight: Order in.