For Thursday, Oct. 10

This year you demonstrate your strength and ability to come through for others. Friendships from all walks of life add to the quality of your life. If you are single, a new bond could become more. If you are attached, the two of you gain from taking special time away together.

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)

•••• Your vision upon waking today could change rather quickly. Where you might have thought you were free to explore some new ideas, you could discover that you are in a position to take the lead. Tonight: Revise your plans.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••••• Try to see what it’s like to walk in someone else’s shoes. Detach by taking a walk around the block or by doing some yoga. Tonight: Let your mind lead.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••••• You know the power of one-on-one relating. If you have a question about what choices you should make, follow through and ask. Tonight: Opt for some closeness.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• You might not be as in control as you might like today. Others continue to seek you out, and you will feel the need to respond. Tonight: Only with favorite people.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••• Pace yourself, and know what you must do. You have the energy to carry you through a major project. Tonight: Choose a relaxing activity.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• You won’t be able to contain yourself, even in the most serious of situations. Your mind seems to be everywhere except where it needs to be. Tonight: Be naughty and nice.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••• A personal or domestic issue dominates your thoughts. Realize that you might need to make a decision about an investment involving real estate. Tonight: Head home.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• You will ask the right questions, but someone might be reactive and cause some confusion. It is possible that this person is mixed up, and the fog that emanates from him or her is reflective of his or her mindset. Tonight: Hang out.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

••• You have a certain naivete when it comes to money, as you believe that the cost of a venture is far less than it really is Tonight: Play it conservatively.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• You will get past momentary episodes of confusion. Your sense of direction will help you break past a barrier. Do not hesitate to find experts or those in the know. Tonight: As you like it.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••••• One-on-one relating remains pivotal in breaking past someone’s anger issues. You still might decide to do nothing and let time work its wonders. Tonight: Not to be found.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• Meetings and networking need to take a high priority right now. Be aware of your limitations when dealing with a friend in a business situation. “Separate business and pleasure” would be a good motto for you to live by today. Tonight: Go where the crowds are.