For Friday, Feb. 20:

This year, feel free to keep your own counsel and pull back when the need arises. You will be extraordinarily personable and available this year. Network, expand your circle of friends and know that you do make a difference. If you are single, you will meet someone quite significant this year. If you are attached, work on a common goal and make it so. Capricorn is a special and reliable 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)

•••• Be willing to take the lead. You could become emotionally extravagant out of the blue. Tonight: A must appearance.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••••• You might want to reach out to someone you consider different or who has a unique way of thinking. Feeling overwhelmed isn’t a foreign feeling and occurs once more. Tonight: Act, don’t talk.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••••• Friends and meetings combine to be an enormous distraction. Focus on a one-on-one level with a key issue that really needs handling. Tonight: Quality time with a special person.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••••• Defer to others and allow growth and change. You can be a conservative sign that gets worried if you feel your security is being questioned. Tonight: Listen to suggestions.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••• Pace yourself in order to complete work projects and get ahead. You could be overwhelmed by everything you need to do. Tonight: Just take a deep breath and relax.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••••• Your creativity emerges when dealing with others, especially a child, loved one or those who don’t have your efficiency but excel in creativity. Tonight: Time for fun!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••• If you can take a day off or work from home, do. You need some time to reflect or complete work. Being around roaring crowds doesn’t serve you in the manner you might like. Tonight: An important talk.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••••• Keep conversations rolling, and express concerns and ideas. A meeting proves to be insightful, but reminds you just how cramped you feel. Tonight: Cruise on out the door.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• Others want you to accept more responsibility. But once you accept this responsibility, it will be difficult to back off. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••••• Encourage others by example. Reach out for more experts. Be sensitive to personal concerns. Tonight: Do whatever makes you smile.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••• Build a tighter connection between you and a partner. Sharing new ideas, discussing a possible trip or venture adds excitement to this bond. Tonight: Take a personal night.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••••• You have a good sense of direction. Follow through on what you know is necessary. If you have the ability and energy, try to complete a project. Tonight: You are the party!