For Wednesday, Oct. 5:

This year, you juggle a relaxed, let-it-be attitude with a need to break free from the status quo. No one really likes change, and you are no exception. If you are single, the unexpected defines your meeting with a very special person. Excitement always will surround this relationship. If you are attached, the two of you might find spontaneity playing a bigger role in your life. Aquarius always is fun to be around.

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)

•••• You might feel as if you are going to run into the same drudgery as you have in recent days. But you get a delightful surprise! Tonight: Get together with friends.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••• Use the a.m. for communicating. You might be surprised by what comes up for you in the middle of a conversation. Tonight: Burning the candle at both ends.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

•••• Listen to what an informed associate shares this morning. Whether you agree or like what you are hearing is irrelevant. Tonight: Take off ASAP.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••••• Others continue to dominate in a manner that might surprise you. If you know what you want, you might want to make a suggestion in that direction. Tonight: Go for it!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••••• Notice what is going on around you this morning. Be willing to forge ahead in a new direction. Tonight: Defer to a loved one.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••• Plug some of that good spirit into your morning activities. This afternoon, you become far more somber and serious. Tonight: You’re focused on the matter at hand.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• Focus on your personal priorities in the morning. Once you clear your head, you’ll be able to concentrate with greater ease. Tonight: Try something frisky.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• Keep communicating the bottom line this morning. Someone will get it. Complete all your interpersonal dealings by noon, if possible. Tonight: Your home is your castle.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

••• You might want to continue down a certain path, but it is clear that you need to rethink your finances. Tonight: A midweek get-together.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•••• Use the morning to the max. Someone approaches you, expressing his or her authentic feelings. You can hardly be anything but flattered. Tonight: Enjoy going out.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• Move through the morning with discretion. Your energy soars as your charisma magnetizes others. Decide to do only what you want and what is important. Tonight: Go full speed ahead.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••••• Listen to news that comes through a friend or a meeting. Your first reaction might not be your final one. Tonight: Play it low-key.