For Thursday, May 24:

This year learn to use misunderstandings to clear the air, if need be. You are direct and sometimes feel pressured, especially at home or in your personal life. If you are attached, attempt to take that edge off. If you are single, note that you might project yourself one way but actually you are very different.

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)

•••• Stay centered, even if the world seems wild and out of control. Your efforts will pay off. Tonight: The party is at your pad.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

•••• Before you know it, you could be in a power play with another person. You don’t want to go there, as it is a no-win situation. Tonight: Return calls, catch up on email and make weekend plans!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••• Curb a rebelliousness that sometimes comes out. You could make a difficult situation even more provocative. Tonight: Your treat.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• When confronted, you can become difficult and shut down more than anyone would suspect. How do you think you got the nickname of the Crab? Tonight: Speak your mind in a calm setting.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•• Back off of a provocative associate who wants all the credit and demands a lot of attention on his or her terms. You could be overwhelmed by what is happening. Tonight: Choose your words with care.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• Zero in on what you want. With a child or loved one, don’t manipulate, or you might not appreciate the end results. Tonight: Express your anger appropriately.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• Your willingness to step up to the plate, even if curveballs and fouls are coming your way, defines you. However, don’t get involved with two people who are arguing more than need be. Tonight: Could be a late night.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• Reach out for an expert or someone at a distance who has experience with the issue you are dealing with. You might need to establish some firm boundaries with a key person. Tonight: Let your mind wander.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• Deal on a one-on-one level once more when the discussion involves an emotional or financial risk. Someone might be attempting to wear you down. Tonight: Don’t avoid an important conversation.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• Your challenging and commanding way might add a tumultuous quality to a relationship. Let go of a need to be in control of others. Tonight: Sort through your options.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••Avoid expressing defensive or hostile feelings. You are reacting to what you think someone said. Detach. Tonight: Spend time with a playful, fun friend or loved one.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••••• When everyone else is running around a bit like a chicken with its head cut off, you move in to resolve the issue. Your good mood might be the result of a special tie. Tonight: Start your weekend early.