For Friday, Jan. 8:

You have the ability to head forward, break patterns and move in a new direction this year. There are many solutions and ideas through friends, associates and groups in general. If you are single, you easily meet people. If you are attached, the more social you become as a couple, the happier you will be. Scorpio is your natural cheerleader.

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)

•••• Others assume a dominant position, and you just might not mind. Listen to what is shared, especially with key associates and a higher-up. Tonight: Make dinner plans with a loved one.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••••• You can be sure your opinion isn’t the only one in the fray. In fact, being a good listener and understanding where ideas overlap could be instrumental. Tonight: Just don’t opt to be alone.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••• Bring a project to completion, if possible. A partner likes your idea but also adds his or her own flair. Tonight: Head home early.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••••• Allow greater creativity to flow between you and others. Sometimes you don’t share your ideas, for various reasons. Tonight: Add more magic to the moment.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• Your ability to move through issues and make a difference in various situations could change the direction of projects, associates and friends. Tonight: Head home; do what you want.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••••• Keep talks going, as much more information could float through, especially concerning a work-related matter. Tonight: Get together with a friend.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• How you visualize a choice and your presentation can make or break any deal. You are unusually gifted with a great imagination. Tonight: Pay a bill or two, then decide.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••••• You are in prime shape, and ready to turn a situation around. Your abilities take you down a new path, where success will be more likely to greet you. Tonight: Whatever puts a grin on your face.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

••• Know when to pull back and do something totally differently. Understanding will evolve to a new level if you listen and note what isn’t being said. Tonight: Take some long-overdue private time.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••••• You could feel inspired by recent events and what might be occurring. Keep reaching out to several associates or friends for a meeting of the minds. Tonight: Know what you want and why.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• Take a stand, as uncomfortable as it might be. Your intuition pushes you strongly in one key direction. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• Take in a new idea, even if it means that you are reinventing your logic on some level. Sometimes you don’t have all the answers, but you have the resources to determine the correct path to head down. Tonight: A must show.