For Friday, Aug. 2

Be willing to eliminate what does not work if you can’t make the necessary adjustments. You will want to enter the next phase of your life with as few problems as possible. If you are single, a potential sweetie could knock on your door. If you are attached, the two of you will benefit from taking some time away from everything.

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)

HHHHH You will accomplish a lot in a small amount of time. You also will be able to straighten out a misunderstanding that could have been a problem. Explore. Tonight: Out and about.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••• Finally, you’ll have the energy you have been wishing for. An emotional conversation could remind you to be more expressive than you have been lately. Tonight: Be a little naughty!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••• You might feel as if you have accomplished a lot. Before spending any more money on a particular venture, consider whether it really will pan out. Tonight: Bring your friends together.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••• You’ll want to do your own thing, and you have the energy to complete an important task. Tonight: Love the one you’re with.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• A meeting could set the tone for the day, as an intuitive response from a friend or an associate will warn you that there might be more going on than meets the eye. Tonight: Accept an invitation to join friends.

VIrgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• Honor a sense of responsibility. You know where you are heading and why. Tonight: Run errands first.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• You could be dealing with a touchy situation that involves a special person in your life. Realize that you will need to take a stand. Tonight: Togetherness works.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• Rest assured that you’ll have the support you need as you pursue an unusual solution. You could be full of get-up-and-go. Tonight: Catch up with a dear friend.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• Others have a way of taking the lead again, but you might decide to undermine their position. The more gently you proceed and the less anger you bring to the situation, the better your success. Tonight: Join your friends for some fun. After all, it is Friday night!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•••• Considering everything that you might want to accomplish, it would be wise to put a little more time into a project. A partner could get upset if you’re not free to join him or her. Tonight: Better late than never. Join friends.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• Tap into your ingenuity to finish a project quickly. Tonight: Let the good times roll.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••• You will relax when you decide to find a way to eliminate some of the stress and tension around you. Tonight: Chill out, then decide.