For Sunday, May 5:

This year you focus on your long-term desires and goals. At times, you might want to verify that you really want what you are striving for. If you are single, you could meet someone you could nearly categorize as “a dream come true.” If you are attached, the two of you enjoy spending a lot of time together, even if it is just doing chores.

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 might feel insecure and not as sure of yourself as you would like to be. You could be difficult or moody as a result. Tonight: Wait until the wee hours, then decide.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••••• Your sense of direction in a meeting will be important, especially as those around you might not want to share as they normally do. It’s not that others want to make you feel left out; rather, it is more a result of their somber moods. Tonight: Go off and do your own thing.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

•••• Take charge and find out what is really going on with an older relative or friend. You are able to make quite the difference in this person’s life. Tonight: Out with friends.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• You will want to do something different. Optimism surrounds the moment. Tonight: In the limelight.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••• Spend some quality time with a friend or loved one. Have a long brunch together. Tonight: Wherever your friends are.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• Make sure that you hook up with some friends you really care about. You often find that you are most relaxed when you’re with these people. Tonight: Dinner out with a special friend.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• Be honest with yourself about the implications of deciding to change direction or alter plans. You could discover that a family member is irritated, as he or she has not had enough time with you. Tonight: Add more fun to a relationship.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• Listen to news, and manage your personal situation with more ingenuity. You might want to take a risk, but at what cost? Tonight: Start thinking about your to-do list.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

••• Pressure comes from a parent or loved one to head in a new direction. You might decide to go along with this person’s ideas, as it could be easier in the long run. Tonight: You don’t need to go far.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••••• Don’t hold back; instead, clear up your feelings. Also, give others the opportunity to do the same. Tonight: Plan for a special meal.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• Your emotional nature homes in on what is happing with someone you care a lot about. You might decide to buy this person a gift or a token of your affection. Tonight: Surf the Web.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• It is a very productive time for you right now, so put your high energy where you need to. You can clean up, work on a project or indulge a loved one. Tonight: Treat yourself.