Horoscope for January 17, 2010

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)

•••• It is far too easy to fill in the gaps, where you don’t have facts, with your imagination. On the other hand, it could be a lot more fun. You enter the last year of a 12-year cycle. Tonight: Make it early.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

•••• Move a situation in a positive direction. Deal with someone in a radically different manner. Vagueness can be enticing; the problem is that you need facts. Tonight: Start smiling. Expect a positive change.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••••• If you tap into your imagination, you could be surprised by what you see. Evaluate a change more openly than in the past. An older or respected friend comes up with many solutions. Tonight: Could be late.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• A partner means well, even if you aren’t on the same page. Enjoy your differences instead of making a big deal out of them. Do it his or her way right now, as in a sense, you’ll learn much more. Detach; try to identify with this person. Tonight: Let your mind wander …

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• Others clearly want you to do something their way. It might not be so bad. You could have quite an adventure. Later on, a discussion with a key friend or loved one proves to be substantial. Tonight: Talk over dinner.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••• Dig into a project, get a head start on your taxes — do whatever is necessary. You could be exhausted. Why not go for a little more R and R? You could be surprised by all the options that surface right now. Tonight: Move in new ways.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••••• A child or loved one could be quite enticing. Perhaps you didn’t realize how imaginative this person is. The challenge will be to meet him or her on the same level. Let go of restrictions and be spontaneous. Tonight: Play the night away.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••• A parent or family member could reveal some information that surprises you. Integrate what you are hearing; it could be worthwhile. Today’s facts clear up a puzzle. Opt for a relaxing nap. Tonight: Choose what would make you happy.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• Just make a call, and you’ll have plans. Stay close to home. Somewhere along the way, catch up on a friend’s news. Your intuition is unusually strong; follow it. Tonight: Dinner out, but make it an early night.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• Do be careful with spending. As the expression goes, if something is too good to be true, it probably is. Cut back. You might be surprised by the difference between what you think you will hear and what you actually hear. Tonight: The later it gets, the more on top of your game you feel.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••••• Make plans with those you really want to be with. You can do nothing halfway right now, nor should you. You might have a sense of deja vu. Tonight: Your call.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•• Play it low-key. You might need a day to recycle. Your understanding comes forward when having an important discussion. Empathize all you want, but be careful about making any more commitments. Tonight: Greet a new luck cycle — for the better!