For Thursday, Jan. 1:

Your ability to remain mellow and stable could be undermined this year. Exhaustion often hits when trying to win others’ friendship and good will. If you are single, you’ll discover what a special year you could have if you relax. If you are attached, learn to express your hurt before it evolves into anger, for everyone’s sake. Pisces often draws you out and can make an excellent neighbor.

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)

••• Communication flourishes. A long-overdue conversation could define the day. Listen to suggestions, with an eye to affirming other people’s ideas. Tonight: Get some much-needed R and R.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••••• Today is not too soon to start fulfilling a resolution or two. Did you not make any resolutions? There is no such thing as too late. Tonight: Find a friend or two.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

•••• Others look to you, and you step up to the plate. You might have had intentions otherwise, but events force your hand. Tonight: A must appearance.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••••• You have a most distinct style — don’t kid yourself. If you decide to get something done, it is as good as done. Tonight: Put on some music.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••••• A partner responds to your overtures and thoughts in a big way. You have a lot of ideas and energy. Tonight: Listen to a suggestion.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• Know when to defer, making everyone, including you, much happier. You might have other matters to deal with, no matter how much you would like to do otherwise. Tonight: Just don’t be alone.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••• Get into a project rather than delay it any longer. You are able to clear out more than your fair share. Tonight: Get some long-overdue rest.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••••• Listen to what is going on with a child or potential loved one. Help others find their way out of the haze with a nurturing and accepting attitude. Tonight: Put your feet up.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH Don’t feel let down or repressed. You have the good fortune of a timeout. A family situation could demand more than you would like to give. Tonight: Stop and consider your priorities.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••••• Defer and understand what you are seeing and hearing. Be willing to adjust plans. If you suppress your anger, you could find that later it becomes a problem. Tonight: Hang out where you are comfortable.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• You might not have all the answers, but it appears that a friend thinks he does! Maintain a sense of humor, and you will let this situation wash over you. Tonight: Treat yourself.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••••• You might be overly zealous. But don’t worry, someone will let you know that you are out of whack. Know when to call it quits. Tonight: As you like.