For Friday, May 17:

This year you will curb a tendency to be grumpy or touchy, as that behavior could undermine the quality of your year. You will hit a financial high, but with more money coming in, you also might increase your spending. If you are single, you have great potential to meet someone you really can communicate with. If you are attached, both of you enjoy your time together more and more.

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)

••• If you feel as if you are investing too much in a key area of your life — whether it is time, emotionally or financially — stop. Consider initiating a discussion with the other people involved. Tonight: Communication remains vital.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••••• You could be overwhelmed by a situation and want to express your frustration in anger. Many people will stop and take notice of your fiery display, as it is rare for you to lose your temper. Tonight: Be yourself.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

•••• Your instincts guide you. You need to express your feelings in a way that others can hear. Tonight: Out and about with loved ones.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• Observe what is going on behind the scenes. You might have a sense that everything will work out fine. Tonight: Listen to what is not being said.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••••• You could be put off by someone’s actions. You are likely to say so in a harsh manner, which potentially could cause a lot more uproar. Tonight: Get together with friends.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••• You could be irritated by a miscommunication. You might need to bite your tongue and not say what you think until later. Tonight: Off doing your own thing.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• Just be yourself, and everything will fall into place. Try to work through a conflict by understanding where the other person is coming from. Tonight: TGIF!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••• You have a knee-jerk response, which often can be a problem, especially when harsh words are the result. Keep in mind that the wittier your words are, the more likely they will be remembered. Tonight: Have fun till the wee hours.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• You have a fiery personality right now. Try to funnel your frustration into a project or some other activity. Tonight: Do something different.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• You enjoy relating to one specific person, be it personally or professionally. The energy that exists between you will open doors and allow more options than you originally thought possible. Tonight: Add in some spice.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••••• Many people don’t agree with you, but your friends enjoy your company and far-out ideas. Your popularity soars. Tonight: Where the action is.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• You are determined to complete a project. You’re even willing to take it home this weekend to work on it if need be. Tonight: Play it relaxed.