For Wednesday, Sept. 21:

This year, you experience more diversity within your circle of friends. As a result, you come into contact with more ideas and work opportunities. If you are single, you will meet someone through a friend, or a friendship could evolve into much more. If you are attached, your compassion means more to your sweetie than you realize. More often than not, Cancer has your best interests in mind.

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 could wake up on the wrong side of the bed. You might want to slow down and take a walk to relieve some tension. Tonight: Walk away from negativity.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••••• Keep communication flowing. Quite clearly, someone might be vested in being difficult or rigid. Tonight: Hang out with your pals.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••• Remain in touch with a tendency to go overboard or cause yourself a problem. Develop a strong sense of self-discipline. Tonight: Indulging doesn’t always have to cost!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••••• Listen to your instincts. Your intellectual capacities are good, too, but a mix is even better. Tonight: Remain optimistic. Ask for what you want.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•• Continue a low profile and understand what is motivating someone in your daily life. Tonight: Get some extra zzz’s.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• Though you could stumble, you’ll come back stronger and more quickly. You know your expectations. Tonight: Keep your goal in mind.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• Avoid someone who walks hand in hand with power plays, if possible. Good fortune comes through a partner who makes it his or her pleasure to work with you. Tonight: Know that you are cared about. Look at a loved one’s manipulation!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• Reach out for someone at a distance. You could feel like you need another perspective or a fresh attitude. Tonight: Find your friends.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

••••• A partner or associate wants you to notice him or her and go along with his or her thinking. Tonight: Share your feelings with a close friend.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• You could be more difficult than you realize. You might hit a brick wall, but you are not likely to share it. Tonight: Choose to be with a favorite person.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••• Stay even and mellow when dealing with a situation in your daily life. Tonight: Working late.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• Someone might be pushing you very hard. You have the right answers and solutions — trust yourself. Even if you are being diplomatic, know that you don’t have to lose your power. Tonight: Romp the night away again.