Horoscope for Jan. 5

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)

•••• Confusion surrounds the beginning of the workday. Keep asking questions, and clear out the present haze. Tonight: Talking up a storm.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••• What might be presented as an opportunity could be nothing less than a problem once you gain a clear perspective. You might be stunned, but your knee-jerk reaction opens up a situation. Tonight: Your treat.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

•••• Let your mind wander. You might want to back up an idea by doing needed research or clearing out a hassle. Tonight: The world is your oyster.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••• Lie low for yourself but not to provoke a certain reaction. Given some downtime, you’ll emerge a force to be dealt with. Tonight: Get some extra R and R.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• Just when you thought you had established a set of strong interactions, chaos clouds the situation. When you are clear, you could be shocked by what you see. Tonight: Zero in on what is important.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• You take a stand. Make sure you aren’t dependent on getting a certain reaction. Tonight: A must appearance.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••••• Keep reaching out for someone at a distance. Your ability to mend fences doesn’t need to happen. Tonight: Take an overview of the possibilities, then decide.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• You have a lot going on, and much comes from a partner who seems to be an open valve into your life. This person cannot seem to leave you alone. Tonight: A talk.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• Defer to others. You will gain insight into your own agenda, and also theirs. Tonight: Relax with a loved one.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• All work and no play is not what the doctor ordered. Your intuition comes through when dealing with a neighbor or a close relative. Tonight: Get some extra R and R.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••••• Your imagination can get you and others into a lot of mischief. If you decide to suddenly veer in another direction, you could be happier, but others will complain. Tonight: In weekend mode.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••• You might want to retreat, as confusion and demands seem to come toward you. Whether closing the door at your office or deciding to call in and take a personal day, you need to take care of yourself. Tonight: Happy to be home.