For Friday, July 20:

This year you become more verbal and very upbeat, so it seems. You simply are revealing more of yourself. Communication flourishes, and there is much more kindness exchanged between you and others. If you are single, be sure to date before you commit. If you are attached, the two of you seem to experience more mutuality.

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)

••••• Everything about you radiates the fact that the weekend is near. Your intuition mixes with ingenuity and finally allows you to move a difficult person away from his or her position. Tonight: Let the good times roll.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••• Your inclination to stay close to home might be the perfect plan if you can adapt your schedule accordingly. Listen to your instincts. Tonight: Invite friends over.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••••• Your words fall on deaf ears … or so you think. Certain events indicate a greater receptivity from others than you were aware of. Tonight: Consider something calm and quiet.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••• Your tendency to overindulge, and perhaps be a little more carefree than usual, emerges. Others might be delighted by this personality revision. Tonight: Tap into your imagination.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••••• You bloom in the present atmosphere. Others remain responsive. Tonight: Invite a couple of friends over to christen the weekend.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••• A lot is happening that you easily might choose to keep hush-hush. You decide the less that is said, the better. Tonight: Count on going solo.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••••• Aim for exactly what you want. Do not hesitate, and you will hit a home run. Tonight: Where people are.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• You might be a little too aware of your image and the power you yield. Allow greater give-and-take. Tonight: Join a family member for dinner.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

••••• Attempt to find an unusual solution when all other ideas hit a brick wall. If you use your imagination in a brainstorming session or two, success is very likely. Tonight: Opt for something different.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•••• Someone has a way of reeling you in that you like, yet you pretend not to be aware of it. Know that you can’t shake off a serious element tied to this situation. Tonight: Deal with a problem first.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• Understanding evolves, as a key person displays his or her true colors. Decide not to judge, and see what more could pop up. Tonight: Chat over dinner.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• Your efforts to contact a friend or loved one to open up a conversation appear to work. You could witness this person closing him- or herself off when you least expect this reaction. Tonight: Just hang in there.