For Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012:

This year others can count on you for feedback, as you tend to be quite verbose. Your ability to detach from yourself and your life will prove to be essential to your year and overall happiness. If you are single, you could meet several people. If attached, a trip will invigorate your relationship.

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)

•••• Remedy any confusion, at least on your side. With your busy pace, you might regret nixing an event or an offer to take a break. Tonight: Express what you have been holding back.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••• Note an emerging possessive streak. You might need to take a timeout for a personal assessment and for working on your self-image. Tonight: Take care of errands first.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••••• You are comfortable with having a plethora of options. You might regret a recent decision you have made, but you will have an opportunity to remedy that remorse soon enough. Tonight: Out and about.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••• You have several days before you have to make a decision. Think carefully about what you will choose. Tonight: Get some R and R while you can.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••••• You could regroup and become upbeat about a difficult situation. Use this skill more often to avoid being upset or for trying to understand a different perspective. Tonight: Find fun with a friend.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••• Be willing to take a stand, no matter what is occurring. Key people might act erratically. Tonight: Out and about.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• Reach out for someone at a distance. A cohort could be distorting a situation more than you realize. Tonight: Times are changing.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• You have a lot to say and do. A close associate steps in, as he or she needs attention and wants to express some creativity. Tonight: Try out a suggestion.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• You might be overwhelmed by requests. In some cases, you will need to say “no.” Tonight: Consider starting the weekend early.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• Focus on errands and your own well-being. If you are working, you might experience a need to be very attentive. Tonight: Put your feet up. Relax.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••••• Your creativity and ingenuity could take an interesting turn. You might wonder exactly what works and what will remain experimental, until you find the answers. Tonight: Let the fun begin.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••• Anchor in and enjoy yourself. You could have a lot of questions about a real-estate matter and/or a domestic issue. Tonight: Order in.