For Wednesday, April 18:

This year you are an emotional pendulum, swinging from moody to introverted and from emotional to dynamic. You act before thinking and are full of energy. If you are single, you attract impulsive and spontaneous people. If you are attached, the two of you become more carefree than you were before you met each other.

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)

•••• How you feel when you wake up and how you feel by noon could be very different. You sense that you are in a whirlwind of emotions, but one you can handle. Tonight: Go with whimsy.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••• Say less and listen more. You cannot help but gain understanding through a conversation. Tonight: Get some extra z’s.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••••• Your friendship means a lot to others. You also have a lot of responsibilities. Be realistic — you can spread yourself only so thin, even as energetic as you are. Tonight: Follow the fun.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••• You are on top of your game. Listen to news from a boss or older friend with a grain of salt. Everything could reverse itself before the end of the day. Tonight: You might decide to go your own way.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••••• Detach, and you’ll seem far more supportive to others, as there is less of a tendency to trigger a reaction. What you will notice is that what you would judge in someone else is present within yourself. Tonight: Wherever there is good music.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• Togetherness comes from letting go of your view of what should be. Try to see life from a different perspective. Tonight: Jump on an opportunity.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••••• Defer to others for the moment; listen to their views. You are likely to have an animated debate. Tonight: Say “yes” to an offer.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• Be aware of what is happening behind the scenes. Know what you want from a situation. Tonight: All fired up.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

••••• Infuse whatever situation you are in with creativity and perspective. Others will jump on the bandwagon with you as they see the wisdom of your ways. Tonight: Take a midweek break.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• Sometimes you need to stop and center yourself. Part of the reason that this process seems necessary is that you are changing. Tonight: Don’t stray far from home.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••••• Keep conversations moving. You can facilitate a friendship or agreement just by employing your innate skills. Tonight: Join a friend for dinner.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••• Listen to news carefully. Be aware of what is being shared by someone whose financial wisdom you respect. Tonight: Tap into self-discipline.