For Tuesday, May 1:

This year, your ingenuity seems to bypass problems. Be direct and get past any confusion or vagueness. If you are single, know that something better lies ahead. If you are attached, be more understanding of your sweetie’s shortcomings.

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)

•••• Your focused energy will make all the difference in the outcome of a situation. You could be overburdened by responsibilities. Tonight: Know when to call it a night.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••••• When answers do not appear, tap into your imagination. You will gain a totally different perspective. Tonight: Let off some steam.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

•••• You could find that a domestic issue or unexpected problem within the family could keep you preoccupied. Perhaps you need to deal with it rather than let the dilemma dominate the rest of your day. Tonight: Be where your thoughts are.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••••• You mean what you say, and you are willing to act on your words. To convince someone, you might have to demonstrate this assertive quality. Tonight: Swap the day’s war stories with a pal.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• Confusion surrounds a money matter. You could be stressed because you feel as if you need to find a solution. Don’t. Tonight: Be aware of your budget.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••••• Your questions show understanding but also unwillingness to be taken for a ride. With so much going on, you’ll need to sort out your priorities. Tonight: As you like it.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•• Deal with anger before it deals with you. Go find the person involved or define the situation. Tonight: You are your best company.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••••• Having determined what you want from the current state of affairs, feel free to walk right in and a handle a situation. Someone might be irritated or taken aback. Tonight: Among the crowd.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

••• Stand up for what you want, but do not be surprised if you get some flak. Let go of needing others’ approval. Tonight: A must appearance.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••••• Reach out for more information. You could become sarcastic or irritable if you do not find what you are looking for. Tonight: Off to a movie.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••••• Deal directly with a child or loved one. In a business, financial or community matter, you are better off being authentic. Tonight: Dinner with a pal.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••••• Someone could be a bit too combative and argumentative for your taste. Take a detour until this phase passes. Tonight: Just not by yourself.