For Friday, Aug. 30

This year you will see a big difference in what occurs between you and others. You will make a new friend who will be more receptive to you. If you are single, meeting someone through this person’s circle of friends could prove to be significant to your life history. If you are attached, the two of you will realize a long-term dream that you both have wanted.

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)

•••• Stay focused. Keep the lines of communication open, but choose to discuss only what’s necessary. Tonight: Go with the flow.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

•••• Though you might be out of sorts at first, know that what you’re looking for is readily accessible. Open up talks with a loved one. Tonight: Hang out with friends.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••• Curb a need to be possessive, and simply trust what is going on. Be willing to express your thoughts and find out where a friend is coming from. Tonight: It is OK if someone else wants to treat.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••••• You might want to relax and let go, but a surprise visit from a superior or friend will set the pace of your day. In fact, you might not realize how essential you are to others right now. Tonight: Celebrate the weekend well.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••• Understand that you can’t control issues or people. You can control only yourself and your responses. Tonight: Follow suggestions.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• With as many people as there are seeking you out, it will be almost unbelievable that you are choosing to work on a project instead of socializing. Mixing the two is fine if you complete what you must. Tonight: The world is your oyster.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• Others turn to you for advice. You might not be in a position to help a particular person, but you can point him or her to a different source for feedback. Tonight: Leader of the gang.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••••• You have the gift of seeing more in interactions and discussions than others see. You understand that each action creates a response. Tonight: Put on some great music to escape from the here and now.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• Others will make an effort to influence an important matter involving your finances. Honor what is going on, as it only can benefit you. Tonight: Dinner with a loved one.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•••• Listen to news that is forthcoming, and be aware that everyone has a different perspective. An important offer or request might be woven into a conversation. Tonight: Be around those you most enjoy.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• Honor who you are throughout the day. Sometimes you might be so quick to give a knee-jerk reaction that others could be put off. Tonight: Spend some time with friends.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• You might want to see a personal matter in a different light, and you will … once you stop reacting. Tonight: Be creative when coming up with plans.