For Wednesday, July 29:

You might have a more serious tone than you’ve had in years. Others wonder where their bright and sunny friend, family member or loved one has gone. If you are single, you might be resistant to plunge into any bond. If you are attached, whether you are aware or not, you are testing this bond. Scorpio reads you cold and pushes your buttons.

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)

•••• Conversations have a sober tone. Be ready for some hard work. Avoid boredom through breaks that mean something! Tonight: A discussion over dinner.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••••• Get on top of a personal matter. How you juggle different demands is unique to you. Tonight: Go with an appealing suggestion.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••• Sometimes others would like you to hush up and just do what you need to do. Emphasize daily life, effectiveness and perhaps streamlining your must-dos. Tonight: Put your feet up.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••••• Talks open doors, giving you permission to change your tune. Listen to another person’s perspective. Tonight: Say what you need to.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••• Honor a need to close your door or stay home. You have a lot of work to do. On the other hand, don’t underestimate the role of self-discipline in making what you want happen. Tonight: Make it an early night.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••••• Be aware of the impact of your attitude. If you are being critical or difficult, it will have an impact. Tonight: Visit with a pal.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••• Take your time with a problem. Open up talks with a trusted adviser. Get feedback before you make a key decision. Tonight: Buy a little treat on the way home. You deserve it.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• How you deal with someone and the choices you make could be more important than you realize. Handle yourself accordingly. You keep tolerating a difficult person. Do you really want to do that? Tonight: As you like.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• You might want to rethink a situation that involves a boss, work and/or your true inner desires. A must appearance seems inevitable, though you might not want to be involved. Tonight: Read between the lines.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••••• A meeting proves to be beneficial, giving you even more information. Investigate your options by tossing out ideas to a group of like-minded people. Tonight: Where the gang is.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••• Complete a project. Feedback comes forward that allows you to close off a difficult situation. A partner could be tough. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••••• Reach out for others at a distance. How you deal with someone could be very different once you grasp another person’s limits. Tonight: Use your imagination.