Horoscopes

For Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004:

Those with birthdays today: Your creativity will soar off the charts if you allow it to. Others respond to your interests and want to be a part of what you are doing. You might discover that someone close is more touchy than you are aware of. If you are single, a relationship of depth heads your way. If you are attached, your relationship will flourish. Aquarius reads you cold.

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)

  • A lot could happen, encouraging you to head in a new direction. A misunderstanding with an associate could be difficult, if not painful. Fatigue could be a factor. Tonight: Follow your friends.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

  • Investigate possibilities rather than making a commitment. Others seem to want to counter your decisions right now. Allow ideas to be aired out.That might create a better project. Tonight: A must show.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

  • Keep reaching for new, innovative information rather than getting stuck in one way of thinking. Detach from an inflammatory situation rather than getting tied in. Tonight: Relax.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

  • You could have a disagreement about your way of handling funds and your personal life. Opt for a new beginning, though this person might not totally buy what he or she is hearing. Actions speak for themselves. Tonight: Indulge.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

  • You might want to carefully rethink a decision that involves a child or loved one. Let this person air out his or her feelings, and you might get a new opportunity to go forward. Carefully review a decision. Tonight: Go along.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

  • Examine your long-term objectives at work. Perhaps your expectations have been too high. What you want from your daily life and work could be a problem if your expectations were otherwise. Tonight: Find a stress-buster.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

  • You know what you are capable of. Express your deeper feelings to a loved one you really care about. Examine your long-term objectives within a relationship, be it with a child or a loved one. Tonight: Don’t get pulled like taffy. Do what you want.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

  • Pressure builds, and you can be sure others will challenge your ideas and thoughts. Not everything is as it seems. Laughter goes a long way in alleviating a problem. Tonight: Run on home.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

  • You might feel better than you have in a while. You might be weighing the pros and cons of a new purchase. Do some price checks. Tonight: Join a friend.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

  • Use the morning for anything important. By afternoon, you could feel not up to snuff. Others don’t get your message, and they could be depressed. Tonight: Pay bills.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

  • You might get a slow start to your day, but once you get going, you could be close to unstoppable. A New Moon in your sign today encourages new resolutions and changes. Tonight: Keep on smiling.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

  • * If you get an early start in the morning, you will succeed. A friend could challenge your creativity. Don’t let negativity permeate your thinking. Tonight: Curl up with a good book.