For Friday, Jan. 22:

This year, you move in an unprecedented direction. The key to your success is a newfound valuing of communication. Thinking outside the box, a specialty of yours, becomes the best path. If you are single, you’ll meet many people, though you might not be ready for a commitment. If you are attached, take a seminar or class together. Share a hobby. Taurus reminds you of the basics.

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)

•••• Your ability to get things accomplished has been high all week. Today is no exception. Tonight: As you like.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••• Know when to back off. You will accomplish the most by being low-key when responding to a boss or someone who influences your thinking. Tonight: Keep a secret just that.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••••• Zero in on what you want. Consider what is happening with a friend who cannot stay on topic. Tonight: Only where people are.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• Others might not like all your decisions, but they do follow your lead. Know when enough is enough. Tonight: Still pushing your weight around?

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• Tap into your ability to see the big picture, but this will be a concentrated effort if you are vested. Tonight: Try a new spot or new type of happening.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••••• A partner continues to act on strange influences. Respond in a caring way once more, knowing that soon this person’s attitude might change. Tonight Go for togetherness.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••••• Defer to others and observe where the clog in the works is. Clearly, you will make changes, but only when you are more sure of yourself. Tonight: Choose what pleases you most.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••••• Your ability to see and handle different situation emerges. If you want to understand what makes a co-worker tick, start observing more. Tonight: Squeeze in some exercise.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

••••• Let more fun into your professional life. You work very hard to keep this boundary, but others could use an infusion of happiness. Tonight: Paint the town red!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• If you can take off today, please do. You will benefit from time spent out of the office or away from the work site. Tonight: Balance your checkbook before deciding.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••••• You are inspired, and others get a charge off of this energy. Be precise, because sloppiness could be a problem, especially if someone is following your lead. Tonight: Start the weekend with a fun get-together.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• Sometimes your intuition leads you down an expensive path. Make sure you separate intuition from wanting, as you could be off spending way too much. Tonight: Stick to your budget.