For Friday, Oct. 19, 2012:

This year you really live life to the max. Be aware of a tendency to overindulge. If you are single, your desirability is clear — even on the most basic level. If you are attached, you unintentionally could give off mixed signals.

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 feel as if you have a tiger by its tail, but do not count on this feeling lasting forever. You have been putting more effort into your life, and it shows. Tonight: A must appearance.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••••• Keep reaching out for new information. If it is possible, try to arrange for a change of scenery this weekend. Tonight: Break a pattern.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

•••• You might be questioning someone’s choices. You will not be able to change this person’s mind or have much influence on what he or she chooses to do. Tonight: Sort through invitations, one by one.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• You could be very enthusiastic about an upcoming event, yet you realize you’ll have to wade through a lot of work to get there. You currently seem unable to tap into your incredible ingenuity, which could slow you down. Tonight: Where people are.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• If you sense a general feeling of indulgence from others, your hunches are right. Everyone might be ready to get into their weekend routines. Tonight: Let the party begin.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••• Stay close to home. Don’t get involved in any of your routine adventures right now. Tonight: Ever so playful.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• Make and return calls. You easily could veer off track in a conversation. Tonight: A last-minute decision could come at a price.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••• Be aware of the costs of handling a situation as you are. You might be setting a precedent. Tonight: You do not have to go far.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• You could be unusually extroverted, and someone might misunderstand your mood. Stay clear, and be sure to separate work from pleasure. Tonight: Go with the flow.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• Screen calls; you might not want to talk to all of the people reaching out to you. Emotions could run high, so keep certain information to yourself. Tonight: Nap, then decide.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• Wherever you are, friends surround you. Do not push too hard to have things go your way. Tonight: On top of your game.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••••• Understand what is happening with a boss, parent or someone you look up to. This person does not need to agree with you, so respect his or her ideas regardless. Tonight: Get your weekend going as soon as possible.