For Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018:

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Reach out to a loved one, and make plans to get together after work or when you have some free time. You always seem to have a fun time with this person. Someone you care about adds to your feelings of security and financial stability. Tonight: Express your innate playfulness.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

You will greet a new beginning within a relationship with a higherup. Flattery with this person will get you everywhere, as he or she adores being praised and appreciated. A partner supports you in a key change with an older friend. Tonight: Have a good time with loved ones.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Keep moving toward fulfilling a goal. Look past the obvious, and understand where someone else is coming from. Be more direct in how you pursue a project. You will make the correct decisions along the way, as long as you remain open. Tonight: Break past barriers.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

You could be too tired or withdrawn to change direction right now. One-on-one relating proves to be very satisfactory and informative. However, you might learn too much about someone else in the process. Keep the information you hear hush-hush. Tonight: Play it relaxed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

You will see a personal matter in a different light once you get more information. You might not want the party involved to know that you are aware of everything that is happening. Keep your mouth zipped, and let someone else spill the beans. Tonight: Defer to a loved one.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Pace yourself, and know that you have a lot of ground to cover. Though you might not appreciate all the chatter around you, you’ll gain important information from it. Do not forget to schedule a doctor’s appointment for a checkup. Tonight: Choose a favorite stressbuster.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You seem invigorated by recent events. You will want to take charge and complete as much as you can. Your sense of humor comes through when having a discussion with others about finances. You feel free to enjoy your life more. Tonight: Be a little naughty and nice.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Your optimism helps someone in your family who does not do enough for him- or herself. Focus on your priorities, and don’t allow others to distract you. However, do make time for some fun at the end of a discussion. Share some exciting news. Tonight: Head home early.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You tend to say what is on your mind, and you express your feelings in a meaningful way. If someone is cold or distant, he or she might not know what to do with what he or she is hearing. Give this person some space to think things over. Tonight: Meet up with several friends.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Be aware of the cost of a plan that you are considering pursuing. Stay centered when dealing with a personal situation. You can be sure that more changes are coming your way. Know that you’ll be able to handle whatever comes down the pike. Tonight: Happy at home.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You could be having a lot of fun clearing out different errands. You could be in the mood to start the weekend now, but you might not be able to. Let go of any frustration, and smile your way through it. You have the ability to separate fantasy from reality. Tonight: In the limelight.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

You’ll find it challenging to accomplish everything you want to do. If you remain focused, you will be able to check off most of your to-do list. Brainstorm with a friend, and you’ll gain a different perspective. As a result, a solution becomes clearer. Tonight: Get some extra R and R.

BORN TODAY:

A.A. Milne (1882), actor Kevin Costner (1955), actress Sarah Gilman (1996)