For Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012:

This year much of your focus is on the quality of your life. You might be overserious at times, especially in the first few months of this birthday year. If you are single, you will meet someone when you least expect it. If you are attached, as a couple you make it a priority to work on building security.

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 could be overserious and unpredictable. You might even stir the pot with a boss or someone in charge. Tonight: In the limelight.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••••• Keep reaching out for more information, especially if you are not satisfied with what is coming up for you. You could be surprised by what comes in from out of left field. Tonight: Be entertained. Try a movie.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••••• Deal with one other person directly, and you could be surprised by how you get exactly what you most want. Surprises tend to follow your path wherever you go. Tonight: Make nice.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• Defer to others, and know full well what will happen. You could feel blocked in some sense. Tonight: Follow a friend’s lead.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• Clear out errands in order to free up your day. Afterward, play it low-key or get together with friends. Tonight: Once in a while, staying home feels right.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••••• You come up with one idea after another today, which creates a problem, as you simply cannot squeeze everything in. A heavy discussion or an intense interaction is unavoidable. Tonight: You know how to have fun.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• Stay anchored and direct. You might not have all the answers, but you do need to find them. Tonight: Entertain at home.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• You will go out of your way to make an impression on a person or situation. You actually are more appealing than you might realize; you do not need to try so hard. Tonight: At a favorite spot.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• Be sensitive to your own issues, as well as to a partner’s. You can become quite insecure at times. Tonight: Your treat.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•••• The Moon highlights you and what you want. You could have a strong reaction to a child or loved one who demands a lot at this moment. Tonight: Let the good times happen.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••• Be as discreet as possible when dealing with a relative or neighbor. You’ll need to stay mum about what you know, whether it is the information this person wants or what he or she reveals. Tonight: Not to be found.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••••• Zero in on what you want, and others will seem delighted to play along. You could be taken aback by a friend’s unusually good mood. Tonight: Where your pals are.