Curb a tendency to focus on petty issues and to get caught up in them. Use your ability of critical discernment to improve the quality of your work, writing, projects and interactions. If you are single, you could meet someone with ease after spring. If you are attached, do not criticize your sweetie. You simply are in an overly critical phase.

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) •••• Curb your desire to prove yourself through finances and concrete results. Once in a while, with certain interpersonal relationships, this aspiration can only help. Tonight: Reveal your fiery side.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) ••• You might have difficulty understanding some of the basics surrounding an important issue. If you detach, you will grasp the implications of a potential decision. Tonight: Brainstorm with a friend over munchies.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) ••• Venus moves into your sign and graces you with gentleness and a newfound glow. These traits will stay with you for a little while. Keep your eye on a very important project. Tonight: At home.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) •••• Express yourself clearly. You might notice that someone can be hurtful. It is more likely that you are oversensitive to this type of behavior. Tonight: Be a little more skeptical when meeting someone new.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) ••• A friend is a source of good news. Do not allow yourself to take a risk, even if this person believes it is a sure bet. Tonight: Balance your checkbook.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ••••• You become revitalized. A boss or parent will notice your vibrancy. Tonight: As you like.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ••• You wake up with a strong game plan, only to see it quickly dissolve. This encourages you to demonstrate flexibility and consideration for others. Tonight: Take some much-needed downtime.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ••••• You have been very aware of the politics of a decision. At this point, you decide which way to go — the winning side. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) •••• You might try to understand what someone is really saying, or the reasoning behind his or her statements. Think positively, yet be aware of a tendency to fall for deception at this time in your life. Tonight: Stay detached.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) •••• Think much and say little. You might be making too big a deal about a situation or conversation. Tonight: Indulge a little. Meet a friend after work.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) •••• Deal directly with someone regarding an issue that involves you. You could see many issues arise that you thought were settled. Tonight: Chat with a friend over a favorite meal.

Pisces (Feb. 21-March 20) •••• Others seem to need you, whether it is your feedback, moral support or simply an offer to pitch in. Tonight: Go with someone else’s suggestion.