For Thursday, Jan. 11

Those with birthdays today: This year, work with your good sense of timing. Impatience frequently bursts out and marks your interactions. Take some time to see where this energy is coming from. You have many responsibilities. This behavior could sabotage the best-laid plans. With planning, you’ll head down the winning path. Guidance and patience will be necessary assets. If you are single, you might be too focused on your commitments and public life to really develop an intimate bond, though you will enjoy socializing. If you are attached, share more of your outside life with your sweetie. Make sure your goals are in sync. LIBRA often praises 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)

Confirm that everyone is on the same page. Misunderstandings can happen quite easily. Finding an expert proves to be the right idea when faced with a decision. Tonight: Be a good listener.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You might be waffling over a decision, but you can be sure someone else knows precisely what you want. Working with one other person just might be the right answer. Discussions clear the air. Tonight: Easy does it.

Add that extra touch that you are so noted for. Ideas will come easily as long as you brainstorm. Someone might annoy you, encouraging you to back off. Learn through different perspectives. Tonight: Go into weekend mode.

Someone clearly doesn’t like what you are doing. You could decide to take this person’s comments personally, or you could thank him or her for being honest. Which do you think will draw better results? Tonight: Put your pad in order.

You might mean well, but someone could be quite reactive. You cannot change this person, but you can give him or her the space to work through his or her feelings. Tonight: Spread your wings.

A child or loved one creates an uproar. This person wants what he wants and lets you know how unhappy he is. Don’t risk financially. You’ll see gains in the near future. Tonight: Buy a plant or a new book.

Accept all the attention with grace. Though you might be happy, someone close to your heart could be the source of uproar. You might need to make an adjustment. Tonight: A token of affection goes a long way.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Much is happening that, once more, you choose not to talk about. Make that OK. You could have a strong reaction that could push people away. Stay focused. Tonight: Nap and then decide.

You come off far more strongly than you realize. Be aware of this fact, as you might get a rather strong reaction from someone you care about. Tonight: Schedule private time.

You might come off as bellicose or ready to disagree. If you feel as if you don’t have enough control in making a decision, you might need to stop dead in your tracks. Tonight: Time to relax with a friend.

Your ability to see the big picture helps you relax and understand. Friends or associates move on an idea a bit more quickly than you’d anticipated. ITonight: A must appearance.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

A partner acts in a decisive and creative manner. An overly assertive friend might stir up what you feel is already working. Remember, you have the power to say “no.” Tonight: Relax that overactive mind.