For Tuesday, Feb. 19:

This year you experience some tension regarding what you want to do and the way in which you go about executing those goals. You can go from being deeply emotional to highly intellectual within a few minutes. If you are single, you could have a few starts-ups to relationships with different people. If you are attached, the two of you need to work on your communication.

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 have a way with words that is clear and concise. Right now, whether confusion lies on your side or someone else’s, do your best to clear it up. Tonight: Be clear and direct.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••• You might have made an error financially — or maybe someone else has, yet you’re the one who has to deal with it. Don’t turn down someone’s offer to help. Tonight: Treat yourself on the way home.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••••• Go full speed ahead. Don’t worry about the outcome of a situation. Tonight: All smiles.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• You are able to make a difference, and you will do your best to make someone feel more comfortable. Don’t worry so much about the long-term implications of a situation, as it might not be the best time to clear the air. Tonight: Get a little extra R and R.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••••• Listen to news with a touch of cynicism. You might sense that someone has distorted the story or left out an important fact. Tonight: Find your friends.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••• Others will look to you to take the lead, so do so. Ask questions and trust your judgment. Tonight: Burn the midnight oil.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••••• Take an overview. You know what you did wrong, but you also might be curious about others’ reactions. Tonight: Watch someone open up.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• Work with individuals rather than groups, and you will be happier with the results. You might need to sort out some recent confusion. Tonight: Opt for togetherness.

Sagittarius (Nov. 21-Dec. 21)

•••• You always have strong opinions. Allow others to make the first move and express their ideas and feelings. Tonight: Defer, defer, defer.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• Focus on each task on your to-do list, and work toward meeting your goals. Your ability to move through a problem marks your interactions. Tonight: Lighten up and relax.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• The unexpected occurs, and you might profit from the outcome of handling it the way you want. Others might take a little while to regroup. Tonight: Ever playful.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• Stay close to home. You might want to reconsider an investment involving real estate or your domestic life. Tonight: Order in.