For Friday, Jan. 4, 2002:
Those with birthdays today: You desire to be direct with others this year, but you must understand that your words often sound harsher than you intend. Bone up on your diplomatic style, and you'll succeed in making this a banner year. You will often take the lead at work, helping co-workers and associates see the big picture. If you are single, you will draw many toward you because of your strong charisma. If you are attached, your relationship will develop greater mutuality, especially this summer.
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)
- *** Throw yourself into your work. You'll find yourself entrenched in calming down an uproar or the "firestorms" that surround you. Think in terms of gain and opportunity. Tonight: Where the crowds are.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
- **** Your playfulness could irritate someone when you don't mean to. You might have your hands full calming down someone. Speak your mind in a nice way. Communication becomes easier as the day grows older. Tonight: Work late.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
- *** Get down to the basics. Deal with a personal matter that might be tugging at you. Hot anger erupts from a boss or associate. Concentrate and focus. Contact someone at a distance. Tonight: Flirt away.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
- *** Reach out and communicate with others. New information that you need to integrate into your schedule comes forward. Your smile helps someone who could be a bit angry or off the wall. Tonight: Happy at home.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
- *** Handle financial matters with your normal finesse. Your partner could give you a lot of flak about money decisions you make. Tonight: Frolic out the door.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
- **** You draw controversy whether you intend to or not. Deal with someone's dissatisfaction head-on. Air out difficulties, especially if these issues impact your day-to-day life. Tonight: Your treat.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
- ** Step back if you find that you easily lose your temper or are accident-prone. You might need more downtime for yourself. Tonight: Talk through a problem.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
- *** Aim for what you want. Allow your imagination to speak and use your creative insight. You might need to step back from a problem. Gain perspective through a discussion with a close friend or family member. Tonight: Slow down.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
- *** Deal with work head-on, and you'll achieve a lot. Think in terms of gaining quickly. Tonight: Join your pals.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
- *** Knowing where you want to go could be instrumental in the choices you make. You do your own research as you seek the appropriate path. Tonight: Leader of the pack.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
- *** Deal with others on a one-on-one level, especially when it involves money matters. Not everything is as it seems. Remain optimistic and positive with a difficult associate. Tonight: Take off ASAP!
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
- *** You're reactive and strong-willed. In fact, without intending to, you could cause yourself a lot more flak than you anticipate. Think in terms of gain and the long term, you might choose other words as a result. Tonight: Dinner for two.
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