For Wednesday, Jan. 9:

This year you often are inspired to live out your dreams. Verbalizing these desires will be the first step toward making them become a reality. If you are single, nearly every person you date this year could feel as if he or she is the right one for you. If you are attached, you feel more in harmony with each other than you have in many years.

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 feelings drive you. You might be seeing a new situation evolve. Tonight: Try a new scene.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

•••• Deal with one person directly who means a lot not only to you but also to a key situation. This person might not always seem present, but it’s most likely because his or her imagination has no limits and is working overtime. Tonight: Visit with friends over dinner and a movie.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

•••• You could be amazed by what develops between you and someone else. You might feel pushed or misunderstood by a boss. Tonight: A long-overdue discussion.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• You know exactly what to focus on. As determined as you are to walk a set path, you will be distracted by others. Tonight: To the wee hours.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• Your creativity and ability to move past a personal matter might surprise some people. Clearly, you don’t waste any time once you make a decision. Tonight: Let your worries vanish.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••••• Deferring to someone else might be the only way to proceed. Your knowledge very well could take a discussion to a new level. Tonight: In the moment.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• As dicey as a situation might seem, you’ll want to think through a decision with greater care and understanding. Acknowledge the fact that there is a cloud of uncertainty around the situation that you cannot eliminate. Tonight: In the limelight.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• How you handle a matter and the choices you make could create more options for you to explore. Someone could have a strong reaction to this, yet you might not be able to grasp this person’s reasoning. Tonight: Let the festivities begin.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• You smile, and someone reacts. Your ability to come to terms with a difficult issue marks a choice you’ve made. Tonight: Pretend it is Friday night.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• Pulling back seems to be the wise choice. You can’t always draw the reaction you would like. Tonight: Opt to get a solid night of sleep rather than figure out an emotional puzzle.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• Honor a friendship, yet be willing to say “no” to any financial involvement with this person; otherwise, you could hit a problem. Tonight: Where your friends are.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• You seem to understand what works best for you. Be forthright when making a decision. Tonight: Hang out with your best friend.