For Friday, Jan. 26

Those with birthdays today: You often hit obstacles this year. These boulders help create tighter plans or decisions. Be thankful that you see holes in your thinking in advance. Your family life becomes increasingly important. Keep a notepad with you, as you could come up with a stream of unique ideas. If you are single, you might pine away wanting a relationship. The problem is you like your space. If you are attached, you will learn to flex more. Let your sweetie have his or her way. What do you care as long as you are with the one you love? TAURUS can be a stabilizer or an albatross.

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)

¢¢¢ Be careful about agreeing to any money commitments. Extremes, both emotional and financial, could take their toll on you. Don’t allow that to happen. Tonight: Treat someone to dinner.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

¢¢¢¢ You might feel pushed by someone you look up to, or should look up to. This person knows what he or she wants and expects. You are very playful and full of energy. Tonight: Beam in what you want.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

¢¢¢ Take your time making a decision. You aren’t as clearheaded as you would like to be. You might be weighing one fact too heavily, or someone might be holding back some of the info. Tonight: Vanish quickly.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

¢¢¢¢ Money restrictions could cramp your style. A partner or associate doesn’t see a situation the same way you do. Emphasize the long-term as opposed to the immediate, then you will smile. Tonight: Find your pals.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

¢¢¢ You might not be aware of how you cast negativity onto a situation. Be more reflective and self-aware. You might want to rethink a decision involving a responsibility. It just might be too much. Tonight: The lead actor.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

¢¢¢ Look at the unusual solution. Your creativity kicks in. If you can, plan on splitting early. Getting out of your normal setting refreshes your mind, body and spirit. Allow greater flex with an emotional matter. Tonight: Try something new.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

¢¢¢¢ Cooperate with a difficult friend or associate. You might not like what you are hearing. Coming up with an innovative solution might be good for most people, but not a stick-in-the-mud. Tonight: A long-overdue chat.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

¢¢¢¢ Others want to have their way. What do you have to lose? You discover how someone works. This person also can see the net results of his or her direction and ideas. If you’re tired of a boss or parent, just politely exit. Tonight: Say “yes.”

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

¢¢¢ Get into a project knowing that there is an end in sight. Someone might not appreciate your humor or dynamic approach. Your sixth sense is on target but still might not help a tense situation. Tonight: Put your feet up.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

¢¢¢¢ Your imagination takes you onto new turf. Laugh and ease up. You could find out that someone wants the same thing as you, but would like to use your checkbook. Tonight: Happily kick off the weekend.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

¢¢¢ You might find it tough to handle a family member, especially as you have an inclination to do something totally different. Sometimes you might need to just accept differences. Tonight: Buy flowers or a favorite munchie on the way home.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

¢¢¢ You will speak your mind no matter what. Perhaps your perspective isn’t correct. Could you be overly sensitive or worried? Tonight: Once conversation starts, it might be hard to stop.