For Thursday, Sept. 20:

This year you will waver between different approaches. You could scrutinize a situation carefully, but the determining factor for whether you will take action depends on your willingness to take a risk. If you are single, you meet people with ease. If you are attached, the two of you enjoy time together, even if it’s just to chat.

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)

••• Do not sit on the same situation for too long. In fact, it would be smart to act before something else happens. Tonight: Break patterns.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••••• Reach out for a key person in your life. You might not be ready for some changes involving someone at a distance or potential plans for travel and/or education. Tonight: Someone presents offers.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••••• Know what to do. Make an effort to come to terms with a key person. Tonight: Sort through invitations.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••• Pace yourself and listen to what others share. A boss or higher-up could cost you time and energy because of his or her uncanny unpredictability. Tonight: Pace yourself.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• Allow more fun to emerge, even if you are in the office. The unexpected occurs with communication. Tonight: Consider starting your weekend early.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••• Though you might feel like you have been quite expressive as of late, to many people, it will seem as if you have become withdrawn. You have had a lot to digest. Tonight: Happily at home.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• Sometimes the best course of action is to participate in communication and attempt to home in on someone’s ideas. You might be surprised by what you hear. Tonight: Spend time with a friend.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••• Eye your finances with care. You might need to have a conversation with a sibling or neighbor about a recent expenditure. Tonight: Spend time with a close friend or loved one.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• You are more energized than usual and could experience an adrenaline surge at an unexpected event. Your perspective might be more helpful than you realize. Tonight: As you like.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• You are very aware of undercurrents, and you sense quite a few of them when dealing with others. Listen to news and be open. Tonight: Get some extra R and R.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••••• Emphasize what is important, especially in a meeting. You will have greater influence in that situation. Tonight: Where your friends are.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••• You might feel pulled between two different interests. Stay as neutral as possible and ride the moment, as a surfer would a wave. Tonight: Put your feet up.