For Friday, March 8:

This year you might want to keep your own counsel more often. You will need time to center yourself, rethink situations and make important decisions. If you are single, some of you might tie the knot or move in with a new person. If you are attached, you enter a very romantic period.

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)

••••• Listen to news. Events evoke a strong response. You might not be aware of your limits and choices, but you likely will decide that the best place to be is in charge. Tonight: TGIF.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••• Pressure builds. Step forward and handle situations your way. Tonight: Lead your friends into some fun playtime.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••••• Others find you to be unusually fortunate and able to deal with various types of situations. Use your skills to listen to others, and also to get past an immediate issue. Tonight: Where the good times are.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• Deal with others directly, and you’ll get your desired response. Your instincts guide you as to how to handle a difficult situation. Tonight: Quality time with a loved one.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••••• Note how many people are looking for you. You will have many sets of plans and options for company from which to choose. Tonight: Do only want your heart desires.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••• You could feel burdened by someone’s requests, but you will do your best to meet them. Unfortunately, you might be the person left holding the bag at the end of the day. Tonight: Do not take someone’s comment personally.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• Your playfulness emerges when dealing with others. You might want to rethink a personal matter and make an adjustment. Tonight: Start your weekend right.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• Your instincts point to working from home. Someone’s quirky behavior might be the direct result of a perceived coldness from you. Tonight: Stay close to your pad.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• Use care with your finances once more, even if funds are on the plus side. Consider your checking account to be a train station, and your money the train. Tonight: Where the action is.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• Watch what’s happening with a loved one. An opinion you have held for a while could change as a result of a new experience. Tonight: Head home early.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••• Decide to handle a personal matter directly. Understand more of what is happening within a key relationship. Tonight: Let it all hang out.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••• Consider taking at least part of today off, as you need some downtime. You have been pushing very hard for various reasons. Tonight: Play it low-key.