For Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012:

This year you will assume a strong leadership role and be able to handle it well. You have unusually high energy and drive. If you are single, you will meet someone special through your travels and/or an acquaintance. If you are attached, the two of you become closer if you take up a mutual commitment.

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)

••• You might want to spend some time at home and/or with family. This downtime will help you relax. Tonight: A must appearance.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

•••• You will take a step toward someone, which, at first, could feel tenuous. You might find grounds for this attitude, as the unexpected occurs. Tonight: Tell it like it is.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••• You might want to deal differently with a difficult friend or close loved one. You genuinely understand this person’s needs, but you can’t always play into his or her control games. Tonight: Your treat.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••••• Put your best foot forward, and understand that you can make a difference. You do not need to respond to a close loved one’s tantrum. Tonight: You get what you want.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••• Back away from a difficult situation, which is being presented as “all or nothing.” Take some time off to indulge yourself. Tonight: Not to be found.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• Your ability to deal with someone difficult becomes even more obvious. Know that you cannot push him or her. Tonight: Allow in more fun.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• You have made plans with a parent or older friend, but you’ll discover that neither of you wants to do what is planned; however, you do still want to spend time together. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• Your perception could be way off when dealing with a difficult neighbor or sibling. You could be too involved in the situation to respond in a neutral manner. Tonight: Follow the music.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• Decide to take a leisurely walk with a dear friend or close loved one. The time will recharge your energy and allow you to bond closer with this person. Tonight: Stick with the togetherness theme.

Capricorn (Dec. 21-Jan. 19)

••• You might want to defer to someone else’s way of thinking, especially if you are feeling testy. The less you try to be in control, the better off you will be. Tonight: Sort through invitations.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• Make this your day for some R and R. The activities you choose could reflect your mental state. Tonight: Start thinking about tomorrow.

Pisces (Feb. 18-March 19)

•••• Listen to a child’s plans. You might decide to jump right in and go along with them. Tonight: Curb your frustration.