For Monday, Jan. 29

Those with birthdays today: You enter a year in which you might hit an obstacle or two but also find solutions. Your resourcefulness attracts many, though their expectations might confine or restrict you. You don’t do well with limitations. Consider different options. Your work situation will enhance your finances if you don’t overspend on luxuries. If you are single, you’ll head in a new direction. You could meet someone quite special this year. Friendship will play a major role. If you are attached, work on the mutual, existing friendship, and you will add heat to your innate bond. CANCER often helps you complete a project.

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)

Please don’t hesitate to say what you think, but still attempt to be reasonable. Not everyone will interpret your strong words the same way. Tonight: Head on home.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Your expenses could be out of whack and uncomfortable. You also might not have fully communicated your intentions to a key person. Create some free minutes to clear the air. Tonight: Chat over dinner.

Your personality might come off much stronger than you realize. Inadvertently, you could be a greater force in a cooling relationship than you realize. Tonight: Treat yourself to something new.

Though you might be slow to get going, once you are on a roll, you probably will be unstoppable – like a runaway freight train. A caring gesture or statement will need to be expressed. Tonight: Enjoy being the cat’s meow.

You are on top of your game, though you could hit an obstacle or two with an authority figure. No hassle. Happiness and smiles emerge when you focus on others. Tonight: Bathe in the caring vibes.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Do needed research, and you’ll get ahead of the game. Think about possibilities and new directions. No one but you can complete a job as you would like. Tonight: Remain confident, even if someone is difficult.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Working with one individual will be worthwhile, even if you find this person a bit touchy or difficult. By walking in his or her footsteps, you’ll gain understanding and a better rapport. Tonight: Let your instincts kick in.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

If there is a problem, don’t look around, but assume responsibility. You will need to understand what is happening with others. They share, but you might not hear it. Emotions run unusually high. Tonight: Time for a special person.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Pace yourself and make headway. You might want to understand what is going on with a child or loved one. He or she might really need your support and caring. Give freely and openly. Tonight: Let someone vent.

Though you might struggle to get past your issues this morning, you could be exhausted by events and their consequences. If so, stop. Nothing is black and white, as you will discover. Tonight: At home.