Horoscope for Jan. 23

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)

••• Clear out a project, or spend time with a friend or loved one. Play cards, Battleship or another favorite game. Tonight: Dinner with friends.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••••• Don’t curb your innate sense of mirth and playfulness. A child and you have quite a time together. This bonding could be more important than you are aware of. Tonight: Go with a change of plans.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

•••• Some of you could spend the day yakking on the phone or reading a book. Others want to listen to some music. Relax your mind, but also your body. Tonight: Out again.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• You speak your mind, and as a result, you could experience an unanticipated reaction. Do sit down and rethink your words. Tonight: Mellow out at home.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• Whether you are balancing your checkbook or getting ready to take a stab at your taxes, you are deep in thought about what you offer. Tonight: Catching up on a friend’s news.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••••• Make plans that suit you. For once, stop the perpetual giving, and take a little. When was the last time you doted on you? You do not need to share this indulgent moment, but then, you just might. Tonight: Indulge, but in moderation.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••• If you need some time off, use today. You might want to pursue a hobby or go off by yourself. Tonight: Feeling much better.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• Join friends. Whether at a game, watching a movie or brunch, the camaraderie means a lot. A loved one surprises you with a declaration. Tonight: Winding down.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

••• You appear as expected. A discussion proves worthwhile, but the end results might not be what you’d visualized. Tonight: Just when you are having fun, you realize that tomorrow is Monday.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•••• Don’t just talk about a picnic or a day outing; do it. A change of scenery adds to your sense of detente. Tonight: Head home, only if you must.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• Think about someone at a distance. Isn’t it about time that the two of you got together? What is holding you back? Tonight: Think Monday.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••••• Relate directly to a friend. Stop listening to what other people say. When you go to the source, you might find the story very different. Tonight: Only where there is music and a little time to dream.