Horoscopes

For Monday, Jan. 5, 2004:

Those with birthdays today: Start keeping a dream notebook or a tape recorder by your bed. Often you will be challenged by those around you or events in your daily life. Learn to let go and not fulminate over obstacles. You also might want to take courses to increase your expertise in your chosen field. Fall 2004 could be exceptional for you regarding your public image. Cancer can and will challenge you.

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)

  • You can only tell it like you see it. You might be taken aback by others’ reactions. Remember, you cannot control anyone else. The only way to win a control game is not to play. Tonight: Pick up a good book and read.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

  • Finances play a major role in your decision-making process. You need to think through a decision involving a partnership. But don’t decide today. Tonight: Think about your budget before you treat.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

  • You might be full of personality, but others might not be. Expect resistance. Right now, do your thing and be upbeat. Tonight: Keep on smiling.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

  • You need and want to lay low. If you have good sense, you will be able to understand what needs to happen. Manipulating anything backfires. Tonight: Plan on curling up with a good book.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

  • See what is going on from a detached point of view. You might be amazed by what goes down around you. Be smart and say little. Join others in a meeting. Tonight: Put on headphones.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

  • Others might be able to affect you. You will need to think before you respond to anyone around you. You might feel better if you avoid getting into current issues. Use timing. Tonight: Avoid an argument.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

  • Others want something from you. Detach rather than getting into an argument. Deal with a loved one carefully. Don’t lose your temper. Tonight: Avoid conversation.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

  • How you see what is going on with a partner will not coincide with what he or she sees. You aren’t going to get anywhere trying to convince this person of anything right now. Think and don’t act. Tonight: Avoid judgments.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

  • You could be causing yourself problems. Take your time and handle your stuff in a creative, dynamic manner. Partners are out of sorts. Tonight: Do your thing.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

  • While everyone is arguing, do your work. You might be very pleased with the end results if you do it on your own. You might get flak if you try to work with others. Tonight: Don’t answer your phone.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

  • You might want to express your creativity and affection for someone, but today isn’t the day. You might want to plan a romantic get-together with someone you care about in the near future, but keep it to yourself for now. Tonight: Let off steam.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

  • * You might not want to deal with what is on your plate, but you need to. Stay out of people’s way and work from home if possible. Everyone appears to be in an uproar. Tonight: Play Casper the Friendly Ghost.