For Thursday, May 2:

This year a sense of great understanding emanates from you. Many people find this energy to be magnetic. If you are single, you meet people easily. If you are attached, make sure that your close bond remains a high priority in your life.

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)

•••• Bypass a power play, and you will have a close-to-perfect day. Others seem to want your attention, and they might resort to some odd behavior. Tonight: Out late.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

•••• If you think that others demand a lot, you are 100 percent correct. If you would like to go in a different direction, do. Tonight: Be ready to go till the wee hours.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

•••• Keep reaching out to someone at a distance. You understand much more about a situation than you realize. Tonight: Consider a weekend escape in the near future.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••• A partner makes the first move. Respond accordingly, if possible. Tonight: Meet up with a friend for dinner.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• You could be irritated by an older relative or a friend. A boss might be out of sorts as well. Tonight: Defer to someone else.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••• You could feel a bit out of sorts, as your mind repeats a situation over and over again. A partner might act up or do the unexpected. Tonight: Keep smiling.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••••• You might be a lot more involved in a creative endeavor than you thought possible. Look at the big picture in order to grasp the details. Tonight: Add more fun into your life.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••• Check out a new possibility with care, especially if it involves a real-estate matter or an investment. Do not hesitate to get others’ different perspectives. Tonight: Order in.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• You could be overwhelmed by a certain situation. As a result, you might insist that the matter be handled as you’d like. Tonight: At your favorite haunt.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•••• Deal with your finances and investments, as they are your strong suit. You also might want to revise your stance on a serious matter. Tonight: Your treat.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• You could lose your temper with a family member, or vice versa. Take your time when making a decision. Tonight: Go with the flow.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• You might want to evaluate a decision involving a personal matter. Be skeptical of someone new you meet, especially if you decide to get to know this person. Tonight: Don’t push.