For Tuesday, Jan. 31

Those with birthdays today: You might be making a big difference in your life as well as others’. The unexpected plays a role in your finances and how you feel about your possessions. You could toss away your material shackles out of the blue. You will gain professionally because of your hard work. Some might get community acknowledgment or a promotion. If you are single, you will meet people easily, but you do need to check out a potential suitor carefully. You could get hooked up with someone who is unavailable. If you are attached, your relationship would benefit from plenty of downtime together. PISCES helps you spend your money, not save it. Oh, dear!

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)

¢Mumble to yourself rather than share. Do independent research. You could get a surprising revelation. Intuitively, you know what works and what you need to do. Tonight: Get some extra sleep.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

¢You might be surprised by a meeting or a friend. You certainly have more to think about than you initially considered. Pick up the phone. Tonight: Whoop it up with your friends.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

¢Listen to someone who is in charge, or who thinks he is. You could be taken aback by this person once more. You might want to think about a partner or associate who always gives you good advice. Tonight: Out late.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

¢Don’t be too frightened to take a risk if a partner agrees and backs you up. You might want to think differently, no longer locking yourself into conventional thinking. Sign up for a workshop. Tonight: Rent a movie.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

¢Work with a partner, even though you could be jolted by his or her attitude or ideas. By now, you should be used to his or her behavior. Be more nurturing with this person. Tonight: Relax at your pad.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

¢Others play a stronger role than usual in determining your plans. You might be stunned by the direction your day takes. Keep the lines of communication open. Caring flows. Tonight: Work with others’ plans.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

¢Adjust to new technology that makes your life easier. Extremes mark decisions and events. You are coming from a good spot. Check out a property investment carefully. Tonight: Choose a stress-buster.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

¢Your creativity peaks because of a dream or an incident in the morning. You speak in a way that makes others want to be close to you. Share some of your wilder ideas. Tonight: Kick up your heels.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

¢Stay calm, or at least act calm. You might feel as if you are sitting on top of Mount Vesuvius. Your efforts toward family or a property matter will pay off. Just stay cool. Tonight: Relax with a pal.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

¢Your smile saves the day for many. Work with, rather than challenge, inconsistency. If you want to try something totally different, do so, but also know that you could shake up a person or two. Tonight: Have dinner with a friend.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

¢You might very well cause a problem for yourself. Learn to let others know how you feel in a less expensive manner. Meet demands. You could be on the verge of a promotion. Tonight: Fun doesn’t have to cost.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

¢You could stun others once more, as you do a reversal. Realize that others’ reactions are normal; your behavior might be slightly different from the norm! News opens doors. Tonight: Be spontaneous.