For Monday, April 23:

This year you find that your words can make or break situations. You make it a point to develop better communication skills, which will empower you even more. If you are single, your love life has some intense moments. If you are attached, curb a tendency to make impulsive statements.

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)

•••• Keep conversations moving, and don’t get hung up on the details. Your fiery spirit makes a difference and lets others know you are absolutely serious. Tonight: Hang out.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••• Use the early morning as much as you can to accomplish your goals today. Express your determination and emotional commitment. Tonight: Treat yourself well.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

•••• You have gone through many changes. Impulsiveness marks your behavior, and you could spout a statement that you’ll later regret. Tonight: The world is your oyster.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• Listen to your instincts with an important colleague. That voice is there for a reason. Tonight: Talk is cheap.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• Indulge yourself and make the most out of a situation. You will gather the support of others in a meeting when you choose to express your ideas. Tonight: Where the action is.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••• You are full of fun and energy, and want to take the lead. Your need for recognition should not run you to the point of making bad decisions or being rebellious. Tonight: Others observe.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• Seek out experts and their opinions — only then can you make a good decision. Detach, and pretend you are one of your advisers looking in from an outside perspective. Tonight: Where your mind can be entertained yet you can relax.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• Togetherness or working as a team will help you achieve success, though perhaps not on a conventional level. You could find a friend unusually irate at what might be going down. Tonight: Do something intense and memorable.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• You need to understand what is motivating someone’s actions. The less you say, the more information he or she will give you. Tonight: Mosey on home.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•••• Toss yourself 110 percent into whatever you are doing. You could be delighted with the results. Tonight: Squeeze in some exercise.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• Your imagination could take hold of a situation, and you could have difficulty letting go. Relax — you might be taken aback by what happens. Tonight: Brainstorm with a friend. Look at what comes up.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••• Tension builds in an unprecedented manner. You could wonder what might be best to do. Tonight: Opt for dinner at home.