For Friday, Feb. 17:

This year family becomes very important, yet you also demand enormous privacy. Juggling the various demands in your life takes talent. At first it might be difficult, but you will handle everything. Remain confident. If you are single, you could choose an emotionally unavailable person. Unless you are comfortable with this situation, the sooner you clear out, the better. If you are attached, you benefit from frequent weekends away together.

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)

••• Assume responsibility, even if you would like to proceed differently. Good will surrounds you. Emphasize gain, both financially and emotionally. Tonight: A must show.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••••• Your ability to move through an issue quickly after a jolt defines you as a person and demonstrates your strength. Your rebound results in possibilities. Suddenly the world seems positive. Tonight: Try a new spot.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••••• A work associate or dear friend makes it clear that he or she needs and wants more time. Your resilience and ability to flex with changes emerges in order to make time. Count on being busy. Tonight: Lighten up the moment.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• Unexpected developments could toss your schedule into chaos. Communications take you in a new direction and help you move through a hassle. Tonight: Surrounded by people.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••• Manifesting another’s ideas proves worthwhile on several levels. You encourage others to go for what they want more often. Rather than being critical, demonstrate and teach through example. Tonight: Try mellow.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• You might not be able to contain yourself, even if someone rains on your parade. Your vision also might be broader than many people’s, as you look to growth and many changes. Tonight: Christen the weekend.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••••• You could be far more in touch with your feelings than you want to acknowledge. Hunkering down and hiding them will only backfire in the long run. Tonight: At home.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• Understand that there are many ways to approach a situation, even if you do not always or automatically see them. Someone easily could rebuff an idea or suggestion. Tonight: Out and about.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• Be aware of what is said. The unexpected plays a major role in planning and at work. Maintain your traditional sense of humor, and you’ll discover just how easy it is to move past a limitation. Tonight: Whatever you do, you do it with grand style.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•••• Someone close to you decides to buck the status quo, particularly as to how it relates to you. Be willing to move in a new direction and incorporate different ideas without this person’s support. Tonight: The world is your oyster.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•• Knowing when to cut your losses is important. If you do, others could be shocked by your actions and let you know in no uncertain terms. Tonight: Perhaps with a favorite person.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• Taking a risk financially could cause a situation to tumble one way or another. How you see this gamble might be very different from a partner’s perspective. Meetings prove to be enlightening and significant. Tonight: Celebrating.