For Wednesday, Oct. 9

This year a partner or close loved one can be very unpredictable. If you are single, you might not be able to stabilize a relationship in the way you would like to, as this element of surprise also affects your bonds this year. If you are attached, once you get used to your sweetie embracing more spontaneity, you could find your relationship to be quite fun.

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)

•••• Make it a point to draw from nontraditional sources when brainstorming with others or when launching a new project. Tonight: Go along with someone’s offbeat plans.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

•••• Deal with others on an individual level, even if you are uncomfortable with the end results. Honor a change from within, and recognize when you need to back off and allow others to have more say. Tonight: Share news with a favorite person.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••••• You’ll want to move on and head in a new direction, but you could be slammed by incoming calls, questions and people showing up at your door. Handle priorities first. Tonight: Where the action is.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• You might wonder what it’s best to do under the present circumstances. You could feel as if a key person has been deceptive or unstable because of his or her switching directions out of the blue. Tonight: Get some extra R and R.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• You could be unusually energized and delighted by a suggestion that triggers your mind to come up with even more ideas. Tonight: Time for midweek fun.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• Others often expect a lot from you, regardless of whether you are willing to give them what they want. You will step up to the plate because you know you can make a difference. Tonight: Don’t worry so much about your finances.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••••• Realize what is happening between you and a relative or neighbor, as a new sense of compatibility seems to emerge. Tonight: Get out and about, and take an overdue break from the workweek.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••• Being concerned about your funds makes sense, especially since you have little control over a work situation. Tonight: Fun does not need to break the bank.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

••••• A surprise from a child or new friend will encourage you to put on your thinking cap in order to make the right decisions. Tonight: Whatever knocks your socks off.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•••• Remain sensitive to what is taking place in the moment, and you will understand what needs to happen. Tonight: Get some extra zzz’s

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• You might want to take off ASAP. If you can, make arrangements to do that — you need a break! Tonight: Only where you want to be.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••• You could be pushing yourself too hard. Take your time with a situation, rather than jump right into it. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.