For Friday, Jan. 9:

Your actions this year have much more impact than anticipated. Your choice of direction needs to remain strong; otherwise, you easily could be distracted. If you are single, you can kiss away that status if you so choose. f you are attached, your sweetie becomes more easygoing and expresses more understanding. Cancer has similar issues but a very different approach.

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)

•••• Don’t take anyone for granted, especially a key partner, associate or friend. Though you don’t mean to push, you could. Tonight: Weigh the pros and cons of a personal decision.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••••• Communication opens up. Finally you have time to complete a much-needed project. Tonight: You seem to naturally do the right thing!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••••• Understanding the costs is very important before you make a commitment. How you deal with a seemingly extravagant associate could change a lot. Tonight: Invite a friend out for dinner. Catch up on news.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• You are full of laughter and fun. Listen to what someone shares more carefully. Only you know or understand the ramifications of a personal risk. Tonight: Go for what you want.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••• Take in more information. Recognize your options, choosing to deal with only those you trust. Pick and choose who you confide in. Tonight: Confide in someone you trust.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••••• You gain deeper insight into the depth of a problem. Perhaps you don’t realize how many supporters you really have. Tonight: Where people are.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• Often you are looked to as the final authority in a changing panorama. You will like what comes up, no matter which way you opt to go. Tonight: A must appearance.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••••• Read between the lines. Travel and people from a distance might be tied to a new outlook. Tonight: Allow your mind to wander.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH Knowing your course ahead of time could be more important than you realize. What someone means as a kind comment comes off quite differently, at least to your ears. Tonight: Togetherness is a great theme.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

HHHHHH Defer, and you’ll come up with answers. Others’ comments prove to be resourceful and important to your well-being. Tonight: TGIF.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••• How you handle a changing situation could be intriguing to many but time-consuming for you. Ask for help or consider another approach. Tonight: Easy does it.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••••• Your energy provides many opportunities — you pick your course of direction. Much changes rapidly if you allow it too. Tonight: Add that touch of romance.