For Wednesday, Feb. 6:

This year you forge a new path. You also often stop and reflect. This combination proves to be very effective in your day-to-day life. If you are single, your friends or colleagues might prove instrumental in introducing you to someone who intrigues you. If you are attached, spend several weekends together as a couple.

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)

•••• Your willingness to look at the bigger picture impresses a higher-up. This person notes your ability to impart knowledge swiftly. Tonight: Put in some extra hours.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••••• Follow the advice of a well-meaning associate or partner, as shocked as you might be by this person’s insights. Even if you don’t think that you have all the facts, stay kind and supportive. Tonight: Make weekend plans.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

•••• Others could be challenging beyond any level you might have thought possible. Understanding emerges from your ability to come to terms with someone you care a lot about. Tonight: Catch up on a loved one’s news.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••• You will get a lot done … and quite efficiently, at that. Be careful when making plans in advance, because you might need to cancel them, as you will today. Tonight: Go with a different choice.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••• Make time to visit with a child. You might not be sure what your expectations are with a professional matter. Tonight: Get some exercise first.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• Understanding what is expected of you might be difficult. You could be quite exhausted from trying to switch gears. Tonight: Follow someone else’s lead.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••• Do not underestimate the liabilities involved in a work relationship. It might be best to keep things professional, no matter what the cost. Tonight: Take a long walk.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••• Be sensitive to how much you have spent as of late. A little self-discipline in the fiscal area will feel much better in the long run. Tonight: Add some mischief to the moment.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• Handle a problem first thing in the morning. Key associates or loved ones could come into a meeting with some interesting news. Tonight: Your treat.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•••• By midday, you’ll feel energized. Know that information you might be keeping from a close loved one or roommate is fine. Tonight: Time for a midweek break.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• Your efforts don’t go unnoticed, even if you feel that way. Recognize that your hunches have more validity than you’d originally thought. Tonight: Vanish if you want.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••••• Your playfulness might not be appreciated by a boss or older relative, but the friends in your immediate circle love your sense of humor. Be selective in what you choose to share with others. Tonight: Where all the fun is.