For Friday, Jan. 18:

This year you discover the importance of sharing your decision-making process with others. When you withhold this information, people don’t understand where you are coming from. If you are single, you could meet someone quite desirable after June. If you are attached, your openness creates a new avenue of communication, which your partner appreciates.

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 are energized, partially because of the weekend. Sort out a misunderstanding, and you will walk away feeling energized. Tonight: Your treat.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••• You could have a lot going on in your life that you are choosing to keep to yourself. Others might have strong reactions and assume that your distancing yourself has to do with them. Tonight: Go for what you want.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••• Finish up last-minute details today. You might choose to network and reach out to your contemporaries. Tonight: Play it low-key.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• Others notice your willingness to accept responsibility. Do not deal with any more demands right now, even if it makes for a rough moment when you say “no.” Tonight: Join friends.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••• Make an effort to get past a strongly held opinion that recent evidence has indicated could be off. You might be confused or not as sure of yourself as you’d like to be. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• Keep reaching out to someone you care about. You might wonder exactly why you can’t seem to communicate effectively with anyone. Tonight: Follow the music.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• Be responsive, but if something does not make sense to you, let others know. Though you might nod your head, which makes others think you agree, it doesn’t mean that your discerning mind isn’t also listening. Tonight: Chat over dinner.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••• You get a lot done, and quite quickly at that. You see life from a different perspective, which lets you see a friend’s shortcomings. Tonight: Sort through invitations.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• Allow more spontaneity in by letting your imagination take the lead. You could find yourself dealing with a misunderstanding. Tonight: Make good choices.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• You might want to stay close to home, and if you can, do so. You’ll discover that someone might have misunderstood you. Tonight: Paint the town red.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• You might want to approach a situation differently from how you have in the past. It might be a stretch to push away from habits and act in a more appropriate manner. Tonight: Let the action be at your place.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••• Examine what is happening with your finances. Root out any issue that is preventing you from achieving what you desire. Tonight: You do not have to go far.