For Friday, Jan. 5

Those with birthdays today: You might be surprised by what this birthday year drops on your plate. You will gain financially from an innate talent or ability. You also might choose to indulge yourself slightly more often. You deserve it. You will focus on your daily life, work and improving the quality of your life. You are in the last year of an 11-year cycle. You will want to complete rather than initiate new projects. If you are single, someone you pick this year might help you grow, but it might be a difficult bond. Be aware of the type of person you are choosing. If you are attached, your relationship will bloom in privacy. Frequently make time for the two of you. LEO pushes you hard.

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)

¢¢¢¢ Anyone who tries to hold you back will find out what the true nature of the Ram is. An awkwardness develops, which might be unavoidable right now. Don’t analyze. Tonight: Let your hair down; goodbye, pressure.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

¢¢¢ Someone is so there for you that you might be startled. Good feelings evolve into greater security. Many events and people could be testing your patience. Tonight: Time to retreat.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

¢¢¢¢¢ Share with others and discuss what might be going on. You might be surprised by how many different interpretations of the same event you’ll get. Tonight: It’s Friday night; act like it!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

¢¢¢ You treat someone very well. The problem might be that this person has the expectation that you will continue to do that endlessly. Don’t be afraid of being honest. Tonight: Remember, fun doesn’t have to cost.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

¢¢¢¢ The Moon in your sign energizes you and draws many admirers. Yes, you are magnetic. You might be overwhelmed by what is going on with others. Just enjoy where others are. Tonight: What would make you happy?

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

¢¢¢ Take your time making a decision. You will discover that there are many ways of looking at this specific issue. Extremes hit out of the blue. Honor your need to do more for others. Tonight: Just for you.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

¢¢¢¢ Aim for more of what you want from others. You could be surprised by what happens if you don’t try to guide the end results. It would be futile and frustrating anyway. Tonight: Where the gang is.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

¢¢¢ Conflict arises just by being yourself. Don’t try to buck trends, but attempt to pull yourself out of a problem. The less involved you are, the better off you will be. Tonight: Check in on an older relative.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

¢¢¢¢ You certainly put your best foot forward, though others might have a difficult time seeing that fact. Detach, and you will understand some of the discomfort that others are going through. Tonight: Take off ASAP.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

¢¢¢¢ Others find your insight helpful. Work with an associate and partner to make a much-desired goal a reality. You could be delighted by the end results. Tonight: Let someone else make the call.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

¢¢¢¢ Others might challenge you, but know that you are among friends, even if you have difficulty figuring out what is going on. Keep your eye on long-term goals. Tonight: Let someone else make the call.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

¢¢¢ Focus on accomplishment. Don’t allow your intellect or imagination to get involved with the shenanigans around you. Right now you cannot help anyone. Tonight: What would make you feel good?