Horoscopes

For Thursday, Jan. 12

Those with birthdays today: Others often prove challenging, yet at the same time, they are a source of happiness. Work on establishing stronger boundaries. You know your limits and need to let people understand them. You command respect and admiration. Unpredictability marks your daily life, emphasizing how important it is for you to remain flexible. Your popularity soars. If you are single, you could meet someone quite special the second part of this year. This relationship might develop from a friendship. If you are attached, don’t be surprised if your sweetie reacts to your newfound unpredictability. CANCER can 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)

Center yourself, if you can. Don’t take on any more work or projects. In fact, you might need a day off by yourself. Feel free to do just that. You cannot always be a workhorse. Tonight: Happy at home.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Speak your mind and talk about what you want. You could be surprised by a friend. A result that you thought was predictable might not happen. Open your eyes to different styles and ways. Tonight: Visit with a pal.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Your possessive side could impact you more than you think. Investigate new ways of handling your finances. You might want to spend money on your public and/or professional image. Tonight: Gather your bills.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Your dynamic personality emerges. You have been unusually resourceful. News from a distance could invigorate you. New possibilities knock on your door. Detach before making a decision. Tonight: You are personality plus.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Know when to lie back. Taking an assertive stand could be the wrong action right now. A key person in your life could be surprisingly unpredictable. Listen more carefully to someone’s suggestion. Tonight: Lie back.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Instigate a surprise, and you could be delighted by a special person’s reaction. You seem to be tuned in to what works and when to act. A meeting might be key to your success. Tonight: Where your pals are.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Be flexible and willing to try someone’s idea. A responsive attitude draws positive feedback and a sense of camaraderie. You might want to accept greater responsibility if you can still remain flexible. Tonight: In the limelight.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Through using your intellect and ability to detach, you might come up with a surprising idea. Your emotional response tells you where you need to stand back. Your ingenuity soars. Tonight: Think “vacation.”

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Deal with others more directly. You find that a one-on-one discussion is much more successful than you’d anticipated. Have confidence and be willing to adjust and flex. You will add a spring to your step. Tonight: Be a duo.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Others want to be close to you. You might have difficulty dealing with your popularity. Many calls and requests come in. Listen to others, but feel free to define your boundaries. Tonight: Go along with another’s idea.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Focus on each task at hand, and you’ll get way ahead. Expenses are a bit higher than you thought. Listen to an associate; you’ll get powerful feedback. You accomplish a lot more than you expected to. Tonight: Get some exercise.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Your imagination and creativity allow you to walk a different path. You come up with ideas and are more ingenious and creative than you ever imagined. Tonight: Be more childlike.