For Thursday, April 4:

This year many of your activities surround your friends. You also focus on making a long-term goal a reality. If you are single, you could find yourself in a sizzling romance. If you are attached, sometimes you act like new lovers.

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 sense that a restriction might not be long term, even if the other party declares it so. A conversation lets you see beyond the obvious, which allows greater give-and-take. Tonight: Where friends can be found.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••• Pressure builds because someone you care about is quite difficult and demanding. You can do emotional somersaults, but nothing will make a difference until this person wants to change. Tonight: In the limelight.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

•••• Reach out to others, and make plans that seem copasetic for the weekend. You could be overwhelmed by what is happening. Tonight: All smiles. Make plans for the weekend.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• You could be overwhelmed by what a partner dumps on you. Your creativity seems to be a function of interest at the moment, and you are not up for everything that is on your plate. Tonight: Visit with a favorite person.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••• Defer to others in a situation that takes an unpredictable turn. You are overserious regarding a personal or domestic matter. Tonight: Start making some weekend plans.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••• Deal with a loved one who is so full of energy that he or she might exhaust you. Honor prior professional commitments, despite all of the pressure that is on you. Tonight: Honor your priorities.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••• Know when enough is enough. You can achieve a lot of your goals if you relax. Tonight: Start the weekend early!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••• Be honest with yourself. If you are tired or in a bad mood, you might want to take some time off. Tonight: Know that you don’t have to do anything.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

••• You could discover that someone is not working with you, but against you. Be happy that you found out now, before there was any more damage. Tonight: Join friends.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• Recognize that a project might not deliver the desired results. You could be overwhelmed by your choices, especially as you predict their ultimate outcome. Tonight: Buy a new item for your wardrobe.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••••• You will bypass an authority figure’s reticence without asking yourself if this is a wise move. In any case, your creativity and love of life will be enhanced by everything that is going on around you. Tonight: You call the shots.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••• Don’t push where there is no give. Let go of that situation or person — at least for now. Tonight: Do some shopping.