For Wednesday, Jan. 18

Those with birthdays today: Creativity comes through detaching. On the other hand, you have a practical side that helps anchor the worst of situations. If you follow your earthy sixth sense, you will land on your feet. You also will head down the path of success. Consider the fact that frequently you might need to set the pace. If you are single, relationships could be volatile; but if you are with the right person, you will be able to work out any hassle. If you are attached, the two of you will add steam and fire to your relationship. Virgo helps you see life differently.

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 might try all you want to make a point to a spendthrift friend, but you will not succeed. In fact, you might catch his or her penchant for spending. Steer clear. Tonight: Allow someone to dote on you.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Your imagination knows no limits, but on the other hand, it could trip you up with someone you would like to impress. Know when to express good ideas. Tonight: Good news may have you daydreaming.

Sometimes you need to think before you leap. Make this thought your motto of the day. As tempting as certain ideas and people might be, the right word is “no.” Tonight: Let someone know how much he or she is cared about.

You say the right words, and people act. Still, be careful about lassoing funds when it involves your friends. You might want to play it conservatively. Tonight: Isn’t it nice to be the receiver for a change?

If you listen to others right now, you might find yourself picking up the pieces of what you thought was a good idea. You need to find experts before leaping in any direction or making any choices. Tonight: Pay bills.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You have reason to smile. Invariably, you hit a problem with information you hear and what your reality is telling you. Some investigation on your part could end a problematic situation. Tonight: Do absolutely what you want.

You could be uncomfortable with what someone proclaims as the truth and only the truth. You might not want to burst another’s bubble. Subtle is the only way to go. Tonight: Get some extra R and R. You will need it tomorrow.

Think before you leap into action right now. Others might push way too hard for what they want. Knowing when to say enough is important. Use diplomacy right now. Tonight: Where the crowds are.

Investigate what someone means before reacting. What you believe is on his or her mind could be different from reality. Observe a tendency to act like a bull in a china shop. Tonight: Out late.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You can see much more than others. Simply don’t cave into a risk. The only answer is no. You will be happier ultimately if you relax and detach. Creativity bubbles up with some perspective. Tonight: Movie night.

Others might not realize the impact of their words, and you of yours. Rather than generate hurt or problems, take all the time you need to think, and you will come up with answers. Tonight: Do a better job of risking.