For Tuesday, Jan. 30

Those with birthdays today: Your sense of direction proves to be vital in this very creative and dynamic year. Much changes quickly, often tossing you off kilter if you don’t know what your goals are. Financial changes ultimately will support you, but be ready for a bit of a roller-coaster ride. If you are single, you will grow and change. The person you choose now could be quite different later. You have an opportunity to develop a very important friendship and relationship. If you are attached, you break new ground, as you are likely to try to reinvent your bond. Honor it and recognize the importance of the friendship. You can have what you want this year. CANCER works well with 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)

¢¢¢ When you’re pressured or angry, no one wants to be around the raging Ram. If you notice that everyone seems to be running away, simply look within. Unexpected insights could toss you into the doldrums. Tonight: Put your best foot forward.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

¢¢¢¢ Others might not like what they hear. Information forces you to regroup. Know that you can do it. You might feel pressured by a boss or authority figure. Tonight: Express your thoughts and look for solutions.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

¢¢¢ Expenses could be a bit overwhelming, especially as someone is most demanding. Good communication helps you understand what might be ailing another person. Tonight: Togetherness might be the theme.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

¢¢¢¢ You might want to try something very different, but others might say “no.” And they mean it. What motivates this answer might not be so important. Claim your power. Tonight: All smiles.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

¢¢¢ Knowing when to do nothing is as important as acting. You don’t need to accept anything you feel uncomfortable with. Someone makes a caring gesture once limits are established. Tonight: Get some extra R and R.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

¢¢¢¢ You cannot minimize a situation, even if you would like to. Step back and understand what might be going on that is encouraging someone to act so abruptly. Tonight: Hang with people.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

¢¢¢¢ Disruption on the home front is difficult and forces you to stop a project. You are unlikely to resolve this issue for a while, so stick to where your effectiveness does make a difference. Tonight: Beam in what you want.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

¢¢¢¢¢ Your ability to read between the lines separates you from others. Use this skill well, and you’ll gain from an upsetting event or discussion. Avoid taking matters personally. Tonight: Put on a great piece of music.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

¢¢¢ Move away from issues that take you away from family or personal events. Recognize that a fiery sign like yours creates quite a distraction from major issues. Tonight: Happy at home.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

¢¢¢ You could impulsively topple a difficult situation and cause yourself a problem. Your high energy and need to accomplish a lot could be read as pushiness. Try on another perspective. Tonight: Tell it like it is.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

¢¢¢ You are into doing rather than getting. You accomplish more than your share. Take a hard look at your anger. How could you have prevented these feelings? Tonight: Do something just for yourself.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

¢¢¢¢¢ Your creativity mixed with a gentler style points you in a new direction. You might not be ready for what tumbles down your path. Think rather than act. Tonight: Add that special caring touch.