For Friday, Oct. 27, 2017:

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

You often surprise yourself with your spontaneity and impulsiveness. Friends surround you, though they have a very different agenda. A partner or loved one comes to terms with what is going on, and he or she remains even and steady. Tonight: Avoid a power play at all costs.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Pressure builds to take charge of a project. You have a strong feeling about where this project needs to head. You have the energy and the wherewithal to find out where others stand before making a decision. A loved one’s smile is contagious. Tonight: Burn the midnight oil.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Your ability to see the big picture emerges one more time. Your creativity and ability to sleuth out issues merge successfully. Avoid a friend who knows how to pressure you until you agree with him or her. Know when to say “enough is enough.” Tonight: Think “vacation.”

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

One-on-one relating is your strong suit. A romantic tie or creative idea could invigorate your day. Let your imagination wander. Carefully consider your response to a difficult situation. The other party involved serves as a muse in your life. Tonight: Do what comes naturally.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Others seek you out for information or feedback. Your sense of organization will be critical with so much going on. You keep returning calls, instrumenting meetings and coming up with new ideas. A family member also needs a pat on the back. Tonight: Time for TGIF.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Focus on organization and completing certain overdue tasks. You are likely to discover the power of letting others have their way, even if you disagree with them. A friend or loved one will see the results of his or her actions. Tonight: Recognize when you need to switch gears.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You can be playful, flirtatious and charming. The unexpected plays a role in your plans. Know that you cannot pigeonhole a key person in your life. Be aware of how easily you can overspend if you are not careful. Avoid a controlling person. Tonight: The party starts now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You will want to become more involved with a key project. You might find that you need to spend more time at home in order to handle this matter effectively. You could be asking some revealing questions. Let someone else take the lead for now. Tonight: Dinner at a favorite spot.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You will speak your mind, and others will hear you loud and clear. You might be a little taken aback by a friend who meets you with a strong, clear message. Open up a discussion. Your ingenuity comes through for you when you need it the most. Tonight: Just don’t be alone.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You might want to bypass a problem, but could have difficulty because of a higher-up who insists on putting in his or her two cents. You can’t seem to say “no” to this person. Try not to cop an attitude. Deal with other matters, if possible. Tonight: Treat a family member to dinner.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Others appear to be unusually responsive. The moment to present a new idea or to encourage someone else to agree with you is now. Do not push if you experience any resistance. Given space, this person could change his or her mind. Tonight: Go for what you want.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

You have a hunch, but you might not be ready to act on it just yet. Take some much-needed personal time. In fact, if you can start the weekend early, do. You don’t always have to be so diligent. A friend might protest because he or she can’t join you. Tonight: Do what you want.

BORN TODAY: Former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt (1858), actor John Cleese (1939), actress Ruby Dee (1922)