For Friday, Jan. 20

Those with birthdays today: Often, you will find yourself challenged to think outside the box – something you’ll do with ease this year. Go into your mind when feeling bogged down by someone close. Through understanding and empathy, you can work through quite a few barriers. Late fall, you find yourself very lucky, expanding your friendships and your life in general. Your public and/or professional life takes precedence prior to this period. You will see years of work pay off. If you are single, you hit bingo emotionally fall 2006. The relationship you fall into could be important to your life’s history. If you are attached, share more of the multiple areas of your life with your sweetie. LIBRA helps you grow.

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)

¢Others continue to maintain a lot of control. If you focus on what you want rather than who is in control, you will be happier. Your efforts do make a difference. Tonight: Easy does it.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

¢You want to dig into work and get as much done as humanly possible. You will find that your endurance is tested. You happily complete projects. Say yes to a must appearance in the near future. Tonight: Choose a relaxing happening.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

¢You might want to see situations in a new light. Something that has bothered you needs to be aired out. Your perspective opens up new possibilities. Enjoy finding them out. Tonight: Lighten up.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

¢Fundamentals count. Listen to offers. Think about a difficult financial decision in a positive vein. Don’t overspend or get carried away in another form of indulgence. Tonight: Happy at home.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

¢You are coming from another point of view. Share your thoughts, and give others the same opportunity. Others seek you out. Listen to feedback and allow more opinions to float. Tonight: Hang out.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

¢Listen to a financial suggestion, but also realize that you don’t need to act on it. Your instincts could play a very strong role in making a decision. Consider starting a health plan or exercise program. Tonight: Treat a friend to dinner.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

¢You cannot stop yourself. You are focused on obtaining the results you want. Manipulation won’t work; creativity will. A brainstorming session draws positive results. Tonight: Get together with an old friend.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

¢Take your time making a decision. Security and a home office might be linked. Don’t jump on a good idea just yet. Possibilities will continue to appear if you remain open to someone you look up to. Tonight: A night off.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

¢Wishing upon a star is not a frequent activity, but today you just might find that it works. Don’t minimize the role of others in achieving your goals. Meetings point you toward the proverbial pot of gold. Tonight: Find your friends.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

¢Your financial savvy comes to the forefront. Others might be asking an extraordinary amount. Your expectations of what you can handle could be a bit extreme. Work on realism. Tonight: Out and about.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

¢Taking an overview might help explain why someone is acting the way he or she is. Understanding will help you get past this stumbling block. Tonight: Split town or opt for something different.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

¢The universal implications of what might be going on professionally and/or in your daily life cannot be ignored. Know when you need to make a change or revitalize your life. Tonight: Chitchat with a partner.