For Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012:

This year you’ll be able to make a long-term dream a reality. You might consider writing down your dreams, as that also could lead you to what you want. If you are single, you could meet someone in your day-to-day travels. If you are attached, the two of you like to spend time indulging in a favorite pastime or two.

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)

•••• Reach out to others. Those who are wise seek feedback in order to test out an idea. Tonight: Your instincts could mislead you.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••••• Relate to others directly, and know what it is that you desire. Friends and/or loved ones might think they know what they want, but in reality, their ideas come across garbled. Tonight: The only answer is “yes.”

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

•••• Defer to others, and make it a point to let them know that you trust them to make good choices. Then step back and observe. Tonight: Say “yes” to someone.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• All work and no play is not a healthy lifestyle. More than other signs, you have a tendency to swing from one emotional extreme to the other. Tonight: Work on getting physical.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• You often exude confidence, yet right now, you are working on a faulty premise for which you do not have all the facts. It is likely that you could be hearing only what you want to hear without realizing it. Tonight: Happy at home.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• Listen to news from someone who has easy access to you. You’ll want to rethink a decision involving a partner. Tonight: Hang out with your pals.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••• News heads your way that involves your finances or an offer pertaining to money. Though the other person might have good intentions, there could be a last-minute hassle or problem that arises. Tonight: Do your thing.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••• You enjoy the dreamlike mood you are in, yet you might not be as realistic as you would like to be. Consider the possibility that a risk could backfire and leave you feeling unhappy. Tonight: Treat yourself on the way home.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• Use your energy in the most effective way you can. The Moon highlights you, which makes nearly anything possible. Tonight: Do absolutely what you want.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• Allow yourself to loosen up more. If you have an idea or a wish that has been floating around in your mind, bring it forth now. Tonight: You might want some downtime.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• Emphasize what you want. A meeting could be particularly important in completing a project. Tonight: Where the crowds are.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••• Be discreet, especially if you are confused right now. How you handle a difficult situation could change given some time. Tonight: Into the wee hours.