For Thursday, Dec. 27, :

This year you often will swing back and forth between being intellectual and being highly emotional. Accept that this is unlikely to change any time in the near future. If you are single, this back-and-forth could chase away a potential suitor, but come summer, you are likely to meet someone who enjoys your changeability and accepts you as you are. If you are attached, your sweetie might wonder what is going on.

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)

••• Use the morning for an important talk or meeting. By midafternoon, you could be conflicted or irritated about a situation. Tonight: Mosey on home.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

•••• Taking a hard look at recent expenditures might be more necessary than you think. Do not let someone’s opinion trigger an argument — just let it go. Tonight: Secure New Year’s plans.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

•••• You are full of energy and could be difficult to find, according to more than a few people. It seems as if you flee the scene with an adeptness and quickness that surprises many. Tonight: Treat yourself.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• Make it OK to move slowly in the morning. Accept and understand what you have been through as of late. Tonight: The world is your oyster.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• Use the morning to the max when dealing with others. People will tend to be more responsive then. Tonight: All smiles.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••••• Rethink a decision more carefully. Take your time. In the afternoon, test out your conclusion. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• Your mind drifts to matters beyond the here-and-now. A boss or key associate needs your time and attention later in the day. Tonight: Once you let go of the day’s issues, the night becomes fun.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• Deal with someone or several different people on a one-on-one level. Rethink a personal matter more carefully. Tonight: Try a new pastime.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• Open up in the morning. A discussion could be quite animated with hostility or aggressiveness. Tonight: Chat over dinner.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• You might find yourself caught in a financial quandary. For some, this scenario might include trying to make ends meet. Tonight: Be open to a suggestion.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••• You might surprise yourself with the feisty words that come out of your mouth. You have swallowed a lot of anger lately. Tonight: The unexpected occurs.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• Your ingenuity could face a problem. The issue will keep rearing its ugly head until you face facts and open up a discussion. Tonight: Buy yourself that item you wanted but didn’t get.