­For Monday, Jan. 16:

You could be overly serious and stern, especially within your community and professional world. Others often back off when you make a statement. If you are single, this person could become more than a friend. If you are attached, you and your significant other will gain through getting to know each other better. Scorpio comes through in a crunch.

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)

•••• The balance of power is clearly not in your ballpark. Allow others to play slugger. Tonight: Watch what comes forward.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

•••• You know when to throw up your hands and say, “I give up!” You are not actually giving up but making a decision not to interfere as much. Tonight: Just don’t be alone.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••• You would appreciate an easy, relaxed pace. But what you get could be something quite different. Tonight: Go after what you want.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••••• Your playfulness could be tamed if need be. Funnel some of your imagination into your work or a project. Tonight: Let the good times happen.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• You know more than you would like to. Listen more carefully to what others share. Tonight: Happy at home.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••••• If you want a change of pace, there is no time like the present. Your friendly manner and fun ways take you far. Tonight: Find your pals.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• You are a bundle of energy in the morning. Be sensitive to not only your financial situation but another person’s as well. Tonight: First balance your budget then decide.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• You might want to brainstorm before making a financial decision. You might not completely understand another person’s expectation, but you will find out. Tonight: The only answer is “yes.”

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

••• Use the morning hours to follow through on a project that is near to your heart. Everything moves slowly during this time. Tonight: Wherever you are, you would prefer some privacy.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•••• You know what you want and what works for you. In case you attempt to do something differently, make sure you have the support of a higher-up. Tonight: Enjoying yourself wherever, doing whatever!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••• Others expect you to carry even more responsibility. You could feel more overwhelmed than you have in a while. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• Listen to what a partner shares. You need to make a decision, and perhaps let go of personal priorities for now. Tonight: Still pondering? Relax your mind to good music or a game of Scrabble.