For Tuesday, Jan. 12:

This year, the unexpected often jolts you. You might wonder if you are taking matters too personally or making a big deal out of something that really isn’t that big of a deal. If you are single, others find you to be very desirable. If you are attached, go back to those old romantic dates. You both will smile. Sag understands you — at times too well for your comfort.

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)

•••• Tension builds as, out of necessity, you approach a situation differently. Your willingness to go back to square one allows a better plan to evolve. Tonight: Detach and take another look at a situation later on.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••• A friend could create a mini revolution in your life, should you permit it to happen. This person could be an associate. Tonight: Chat and dinner.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

•••• Your way of handling situations might be nixed. Remain calm, and let others try their way, which might not work. Tonight: Listen to an offer and/or invitation.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••• Don’t get into the methodology. Just let go of any remnants of negativity and open up to new types of thinking. Tonight: Make time for a special person.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••••• Be more forthright and direct with a child or loved one. You also might have to put it on the line with a creative project. Tonight: So what if you have to work tomorrow? Enjoy living.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• You might want to change the path you are heading down. Investigate new possibilities, despite someone’s reaction. Tonight: Could be late.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• Understand what is going on with a close associate, sibling or maybe even a neighbor. Tonight: Run errands on the way home.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••• You are more aware of your limits than you might let on. A child or loved one could be demanding. You might need to say “no.” Tonight: Pay a bill or two.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• You could be taken aback by a family member’s reaction. If you want to do something differently, now might be the time, especially if it involves the person who is kicking up his or her heels. Tonight: Do what you want. Claim your power!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• Step back if news or an incident throws you into a tizzy. You can only control your reaction and nothing else. Tonight: Get some extra rest; you are going to need it.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• Zero in on what you want without getting too caught up in the costs. At a certain point, a less-expensive or more-effective way will occur if you relax and work with this goal. Tonight: With friends.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• Others eye how you handle yourself. You could be in a tough situation right now, but realize that severe reactions or doing something unexpected won’t help your cause. Tonight: Up late.