YOUR horoscope
For Friday, Jan. 5, 2018: ARIES (March 21-April 19)
You approach situations from a solid point of view. Not everything plays out as you might like it to. Your creativity emerges and can be quite an asset. Allow greater creativity to enter your life, and find inspiration from brainstorming. Tonight: Focus on getting some key errands done.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Your imagination goes haywire at present. You have many ideas and concerns. You might not know whether to continue on a certain path, as there could be a lot of disagreement. Think before you leap into action. A friend is full of suggestions. Tonight: Where the fun is.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
You make a big difference in a family member’s life or around your home. Sometimes you can be stern within a partnership, but once you relax, matters flow with ease. Don’t underestimate the power of getting feedback from friends. Tonight: Head home early if you can.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
Remain more sensitive to your options than you have been lately. Sometimes a key person in your life discourages you. Do not allow this type of interaction to mar your social or personal life. Extremes are likely to mark your day. Tonight: Make an effort to be more open.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Curb a tendency to push others too hard in order to have them agree with you. Your imagination enhances the closeness that exists between you and a loved one. You know how to get this person to open up. The two of you come up with great ideas. Tonight: Be impulsive.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Deal with a close friend or loved one directly. You have the ability to make all the difference if you choose to let go and relax. You have been drawing people toward you who are typically quite elusive and/or closed down. Tonight: Put on your dancing shoes and have fun!
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Listen to your inner voice. You could be concerned about a situation happening around you. Make sure you walk a straight path, and do not compromise or put yourself in a negative position. A family member could be overly demanding. Tonight: Read between the lines.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Zero in on your priorities, and get through what you must early in the day. As a result, you will free up some personal time later on. A loved one would like to be part of your day. Reach out to this person, as he or she could be lonely. Tonight: Time for fun and adventure!
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Pressure comes from an older person or someone you look up to as a role model. You cannot continue as you have been; otherwise, you will go overboard. Others admire your ability to deal with those in a position of power and responsibility. Tonight: Burn the midnight oil.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Reach out for more facts and new information. On some level, you could feel pressured by a changeable situation. Deal with this matter ASAP, before it creates more issues. Follow your instincts when dealing with someone at a distance. Tonight: Let the good times rock and roll.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
One-on-one relating takes you down a new path. Understand what is happening between you and a loved one. This person seems to have an attitude that he or she knows it all, and could push you past your limits. Understand how insecure this individual is. Tonight: Work as a team.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
Others make an effort to greet you and get past a problem. A dear friend goes out of his or her way for you. Be open about your feelings. Some of you might reference lyrics of songs and/or verses from a book when speaking about what ails you. Tonight: Accept a suggestion.
BORN TODAY:
Actress January Jones (1978), actress Diane Keaton (1946), actor Jason Mitchell (1987)