For Friday, Oct. 2:

This year, you seem to demand a lot out of your daily life and work. You could be prone to some eccentric or far-out ideas, especially concerning work and health. If you are single, you could meet someone through your daily life, though this person could be emotionally unavailable. If you are attached, the two of you will benefit from taking a workshop together. Pisces can ease your path.

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)

•• Put this workweek to bed. An unexpected event might have you backtracking. If need be, be ready to start at square one. Tonight: Get a good night’s sleep.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••• Communication revs up, forcing your hand, especially in a meeting. You can’t hedge any longer. Tonight: Where the gang is.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••••• Changing directions could be difficult, but events could cause you to rethink this decision or, rather, force your hand. Tonight: A must appearance.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• Keep reaching out for others. Your humor and perspective might be needed more than you realize. Tonight: Take off ASAP.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• An easy, solid approach works wonders. You might want to defer to the experts, or the seeming experts. Answers will come your way if you remain open. Tonight: Togetherness.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• Confusion surrounds a personal issue. There is little you can do to change what is going on, but you can listen to someone who feels that he or she is very together. Tonight: Say yes to an offer.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• Dive into a project knowing that you would like to complete certain details, if not the whole thing. A boss could make demands that might not allow you to finish up details. Tonight: Choose something relaxing, or join co-workers.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••••• Always full of fun and levity, especially now, a friend could react. Be careful exposing a child or loved one to provocative issues. Tonight: Party the weekend in.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

••• Deal with personal matters head-on. You might not be sure which direction to head in. The unexpected could toss you off center, but you will regain that centering. Tonight: Head home.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•••• Communication buzzes; perhaps you need to address another person’s issues. This person needs to push or express him- or herself differently. Tonight: Hang out with friends.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••• Curb a need to be possessive and have things your way. An unexpected development could impact your funds. Tonight: Take a look at your budget before heading out.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• Your personality can melt barriers. Someone you enjoy seems to energize you at an unprecedented level. Tonight: As you like.