Horoscopes

For Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005.

Those with birthdays today: You have what it takes to make your life work this year. Dig into your creativity, and answers will come forth. You gain a reputation for unusual resourcefulness. Learn to let your hair down at appropriate times. You can do tremendous damage through financial risking. You will gain ultimately because of the mix of your ingenuity and thoroughness. If you are single, romance will turn downright spicy this year. Your social life peaks, as it becomes dreamy and exciting. You will zero in on the right person. If you are attached, your relationship will develop the quality of newly met lovers. Some will find a new addition to their family heading their way. Taurus inspires you to raise Cain!

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)

  • Scheme and brainstorm, especially with those you respect and know. Information comes forward. A friend or close associate might not be grounded. Together you can lose a lot of money. Tonight: Pay bills first, and then decide.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

  • Examine different ideas with an open mind. A boss might be a tad bit confused; discussions here could be close to impossible. Sort through information. Tonight: Ask for what you want.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

  • You might want to rein in your imagination and listen to more suggestions. A partner is only too happy to take the lead and share his or her logic and concepts. Tonight: Take your time. Don’t rush to do anything.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

  • A partner might have the ability to “vaporize” your finances. Don’t let this happen; stop being a victim. Discuss long-term goals with those you feel are brainy and enthusiastic.Tonight: Do absolutely what you want.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

  • A friend could lead you down the wrong path. Be careful with this person, as enthusiastic and trusted as he or she might be. Look to long-term goals, especially professionally. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

  • Others run with your vision and ideas. Enjoy the particular space you are in, where creativity flourishes. Your need to be valued or of service to others could color your thinking. Tonight: Take the high road.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

  • Stick with the basics, and you will not be disappointed. A slow, easy approach with trusted people draws the reaction you want. Someone might try to pull the wool over your eyes. Tonight: Opt for togetherness.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

  • Others beckon; all you need to do is respond. Your humor and smile go a long way. Confusion might surround a domestic matter or real estate investment. Tonight: Follow the leader.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

  • Dig into work and don’t get too entrenched in communication or a hunch. Pace yourself and don’t push too hard. Making money might be important, but it’s not what is key. Tonight: Enjoy your work.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

  • Your joyful and sometimes wild side emerges. You have answers when others cannot find solutions. Still, avoid a risk, no matter how successful the end results might seem to be. Tonight: Add spice to your personal life.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

  • What you might think is happening could be quite different from reality. Perhaps taking some time to center and find solutions will be helpful. A family member supports you. Tonight: Play ostrich.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

  • You say it, and others run with the ball. Don’t cave in to your intuition. Success comes through your direction and ability to win others over. Tonight: Hang out at a favorite spot.