For Thursday, Aug. 1

This year you often wonder about the nature of your friendships and relationships. If you are single, you could meet someone through a friend, or a friendship could become more. If you are attached, as a couple you might head in a new direction and love every moment of the change.

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 might express a strong interest in someone’s hobby or major interest. This person will be delighted to share more of this pastime with you. Tonight: With friends.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

•••• What you might think is a good idea and an excellent investment will be the opposite of what a friend or loved one thinks. You could have a lot of conversations ahead, until you see eye to eye. Tonight: Do some shopping on the way home.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••••• You will feel like blazing a new trail. Pressure builds around a particular part of your daily life. Tonight: Where the fun is.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• Your ability to move past a hassle marks the day. You also seem to be more sensitive to others, and you know when to take action or pull back. Tonight: Lighten up the moment.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• Let go of a problem. If you keep your eye on the big picture, you will not make a mistake. Tonight: Open up to different thinking.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• You could be taken aback by a partner or loved one’s reaction. Take some time to rejuvenate as you carefully consider where he or she is come from. Tonight: Others remain responsive when you call.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• Keep reaching out for new information. The more you know, the better you will be able to handle a situation. Tonight: Get ready for a surprise.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• You’ll want to understand where someone else is coming from. You also might want to see a situation differently. Tonight: Be spontaneous.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

••• Defer to others, and you’ll find out what is needed in order to balance someone’s demands. Ask questions if need be. Tonight: Observe a loved one’s spontaneous behavior.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• Listen well to news, and be open to a different approach. An element in the way you structure your day could be subject to change. Tonight: Run some errands.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• While everyone might seem very serious and determined, you’ll have an open mind for the possibility of a change. Tonight: Let the good times roll.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• You’ll need to deal with an important financial matter; try not to shake up the status quo in a negative way. Taking a risk might be OK now, if you can sustain a loss. Tonight: Happiest at home.