For Wednesday, Dec. 26:

This year you often view effectiveness as a goal. Sometimes you could glide right over the deeper meaning of a situation. If you are single, you could meet someone important through your work. If you are attached, the two of you make an excellent team when it comes to practical matters.

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 still might be going to extremes and might find yourself floating on the wave of excitement left over from all the celebrating. Work with a loved one who feels stressed financially. Tonight: Avoid a fight at all costs.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••• Curb a tendency to want everything to go your way. This need for control could distance others. Tonight: Make calls.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

•••• Your smile attracts many people. A conversation could make someone feel misunderstood on some level. Tonight: Whatever knocks your socks off.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••• Much is going on behind the scenes. You might not be ready to discuss these issues. Tonight: How about some extra sleep?

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••••• Do not hesitate to ask for what you want, even if you already feel indulged. Listen to your instincts with a family member. Tonight: Where people are.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• Take charge of a situation. Others simply have a hard time moving in and handling difficult matters. Tonight: Could be late.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• Return calls, and focus on plans for a potential trip. Go with your feelings, even if you believe yourself to be rather vulnerable. Tonight: Let your mind relax to a movie.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• Deal with a partner directly. Yes, there might be an inherent misunderstanding, but right now, it might be best to let it go; otherwise, it could become worse. Tonight: Be half of a duo.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• Defer to others, and you might be surprised at what happens as a result. You could be more negative than you realize, and it will affect your relationships. Tonight: Let bygones be bygones.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• You might be thinking about tomorrow already. You have, on some level, made an important decision that you are anxious to act on. Tonight: Do for you.

Aquarius (Jan.20-Feb.18)

••••• Your mischievous personality emerges once more. You might have had a difficult realization about someone in your life, but try to think positively. Tonight: Lighten up!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• You might want to slow down after the recent hectic pace of the holidays. A friend could decide to breeze right in through your door. Tonight: Make it early.