For Wednesday, Oct. 19:

This year your nurturing qualities emerge. Opportunities appear to be more visual and available to others. If you are single, someone you meet could be demanding. If you are attached, share more of your outside world with your sweetie. Cancer can be annoying, as they can push hard.

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)

••• Understand that everyone has different needs, and you are no exception. Adapt your environment so you are comfortable at work or at home. Tonight: Know what you want.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••• Communication would flourish if others responded like you. An associate or co-worker could be cold and difficult. Tonight: Make calls, then decide.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••• You might be a little self-indulgent right now, especially as you cannot seem to come up with the right idea. Tonight: Your treat.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• You could be all smiles, but you will see and experience the moods of others. Tonight: It is your call.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••• Know when to back down and approach a situation differently. You could be taken aback by people and events. Tonight: Be mysterious.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••••• You can be found where your friends are. Don’t commit to spending more than necessary. Tension could build, as you really might want to join friends but cannot afford their plans. Tonight: Where the fun is.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••• Take a stand. You know how to lead, but do others know how to follow? Don’t push beyond your natural limits. Tonight: A must appearance.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••••• Reach out for more information. If your instincts tell you that something is missing or a situation doesn’t feel right, trust it. Tonight: At a favorite blues or jazz spot.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• Work with others individually. If you opt for a meeting with more than one person, you could be sorely disappointed. Tonight: Visit with a favorite person.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• No matter what you do or what decisions you make, you simply aren’t feeling like you are working in fifth gear. Tonight: Decide if you want to go out first.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••• Dive into your routine, and you will accomplish a lot. Stay on top of a difficult communication, perhaps involving someone at a distance. Tonight: Squeeze in a nap if you have to be up late.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••••• You keep making up for others and their slight misjudgments or inability to complete a task. You have unusual energy and feel wonderful, as you seem to be able to support others in this manner. Tonight: Let off some steam with a loved one.