For Tuesday, Sept. 11:

This year you open doors and allow greater give-and-take. Your ability to move forward is extraordinary. If you are single, be careful and check out the people you are drawn to. If you are attached, the two of you gain by spending more private time together.

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)

••• Tension builds around a domestic or personal issue. You are bright-eyed and ready to live life, but this particular situation keeps tripping you up. Tonight: A little laughter and teasing go a long way.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

•••• Breeze your way through the day. Some communication might be heavy or nonexistent if the other party is depressed. Tonight: Nap, then decide.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••• Be sensible about what is happening around you. You might want to rethink an issue, but the only way you’re going to come up with an idea today is by brainstorming with others. Tonight: Return calls.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••••• You are full of fun and ingenuity. What you are able to do could surprise many people. Tonight: Treat time.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••• You open up to other people and their needs, but only after you do some solid thinking on your own. Some of the information and judgments you have made clearly are off. You might want to rethink a situation. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••• Zero in on your priorities. An important meeting with someone is at the top of your list of things to do. Be aware that this encounter could be significant. Tonight: Only what you want.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• You could feel as though your decisions make a big difference. How you handle a personal matter could change radically. Think before you move forward on a project. Tonight: Join a friend.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• You might seem far too happy for your own good. You feel much better than you have in a long time. Tonight: Be noticed.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• You are adventuresome, but today you might decide to focus on practical details. Working through an issue could be more important than you realize. Tonight: Return calls and emails, then decide on your plans.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•••• You are in a deferential mood, and let others have their way. You might not like how a certain person is handling a situation, but nevertheless, you will hold back. Tonight: With a favorite person.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• Plunge into your work, knowing full well what you must do. You easily could be distracted by a situation later today Tonight: Talk with a special person over dinner.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• Romance could infiltrate your day. Try to stay level-minded. Tonight: Play it easy and relaxed.