For Friday, Oct. 5, 2012:

This year you could develop a more reserved attitude about your finances. You might feel as if you have restricted yourself in many ways in the past year. Now, you will choose to walk through a new door and establish a fresh outlook. If you are single, a dashing, unique person rushes into your life. If you are attached, the two of you benefit from you lightening up and deciding to enjoy yourself more than ever.

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)

•••• Listen to others, especially an associate, partner or loved one who might be having strong feelings about a financial matter. Understand where this person might be coming from. Tonight: Speak your mind.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

•••• Deal with a transforming money situation quickly and efficiently. In the next few months, you could discover that a partner is closing down or coming off as cold. Tonight: Pay your bills.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••••• If something is going wrong and you are not as confident as usual, do not worry. You are entering a period of reflection, and this will allow you to understand someone better. Tonight: Beam in what you want.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••• Listen to news carefully, and know that you could be overreacting at this point. Try not to wonder what is going on so much. Tonight: Play it low-key.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• You might zero in on what you want only to discover today or shortly thereafter that you don’t really want it. You have unusual vigor, yet you are able to let go of a situation quickly. Tonight: Speak your mind.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••• Take a chance, and know your limitations. Conversations could become more difficult in the next few months. Tonight: In the limelight.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• Intellectualize, but if you experience a strong reaction, detach rather than talk yourself down. You will gain a whole new perspective that could surprise you. Tonight: Go for a movie or a different escape.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••••• Deal with a partner or associate directly. This person is generally very open, but he or she might be slow to decide in your favor. Tonight: Follow your feelings.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• Defer to others, especially if you are unsure of which way to go. A cocky partner or associate could change his or her mind. Tonight: Respond to someone’s efforts,

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••••• You communicate with accuracy and clarity. Your serious tone gives others a lot to digest. Tonight: Off to the gym.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• Your need to understand what is happening is instrumental to finding a creative solution. In a diplomatic manner, ask as many questions as need be. Tonight: Your turn to show some cheerfulness.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••• Remain sure of yourself, and air out others’ ideas with care. You might be filtering out some important facts and ideas. Tonight: Chat with a roommate or family member.