For Wednesday, March 18:

This year, you are more in control of the external elements of your life than you have been in a while. You exhibit strong leadership tendencies and have a way and a style that draw many to you. If you are single, you’ll meet your next sweetie through a social event or through friends. If you are attached, working together on a mutual project brings you closer. You can count on Capricorn.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

Aries (March 20-April 19)

••• Find experts who can look at the situation with a clear mind. A meeting provides many differing views and thoughts. Tonight: Working late.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

•••• Your ability to listen to key individuals flatters them but also is helpful. Listen to what is not being said as well — here lie clues to what is going on. Withdraw. Tonight: Relax to a movie or music.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••••• Work with one other person directly. Others have a lot to say but don’t have the right words. Tonight: An important talk.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••• Complete as much as you can on an existing project rather than begin a new one. Tomorrow is another day. Tonight: Relax and visit.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••••• Your creativity surges, and you clear out a lot of work this morning. Don’t initiate new beginnings, but rather stay centered on your priorities. Tonight: Put your feet up.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••• You might opt to work quickly or close your door and do some maintenance on your computer or another feature of your life. Tonight: Fun times are here.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••••• Clear your desk and make needed calls early on. Brainstorm with an associate midday. Tonight: Happy at home.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••••• How you might see a situation could change dramatically, especially if it impacts you. Know when to say you have had enough and pull back. Tonight: Hang out with a pal.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

••••• Dive into the office or into a project as if there is no tomorrow. You seem to sense what people are about to say before the words spill out. Tonight: Treat yourself on the way home.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•• If you can stay home or do some research today, do just that. Interpersonal relationships could be difficult and informative. Tonight: All smiles — finally.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••••• Refuse to be waylaid, and stand up for what you feel is important. You will be able to zero in on a major concern or desire. Tonight: Be mysterious.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• Accept responsibility. Work through a problem with strength and energy. Others won’t fight your leadership too much. Tonight: Where people are.