HOROSCOPES

What kind of day will today be? To find out what the stars say, read the forecast given for your birth sign.

For Monday, January 9, 2017

ARIES (March 21 to April 19)

Think twice before you get into an argument with someone today, especially a sibling or relative, because you might regret it. Remember: A closed mouth gathers no feet.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)

This is a poor day to make important financial decisions, because you are not 100 percent sure about what you want to do. You're also not 100 percent sure of the facts.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)

Be patient when talking with parents, bosses and authority figures today, because people are confused and impatient. Don't get involved. And never underestimate the power of courtesy.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)

Avoid controversial subjects like politics, religion and racial issues today, because these arguments will be pointless. There's too much confusion, and too much anger.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22)

If you need to sort out matters related to inheritances or shared property, wait for another day, because this is not the day to do it. Truthfully, your heart is not in it. These talks will fail.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)

It's easy to be quarrelsome with partners and close friends today, which is why this is a poor day for important discussions. This also is the classic day where people can kid themselves. It's not good.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22)

Avoid sensitive subjects like politics and religion today, especially with co-workers. These conversations will go south in a New York minute. Who needs this? Not you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)

Postpone financial discussions for another day, especially about the shared cost of raising children or a social event. This is not a good day for this kind of thing.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)

Be accommodating with others today, because the Moon is opposite your sign. In addition, Neptune and Mars are causing you to confuse an issue. Go gently.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)

Keep your head down and your powder dry today when you're at work. Don't go looking for trouble. It will find you. Both Mars and Neptune will introduce confusion and anger to your discussions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)

Parents should be patient with their kids today, because it's a confusing day. Likewise, it's a confusing day for romance.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20)

Postpone important family discussions for another day because today confusion and heated emotions will color everything. Lighten up. You'll be glad you did later.

YOU BORN TODAY: You are resilient, ambitious and practical.You also are goal-oriented. You are tolerant of others and composed under stress. It's important to know you will benefit by dealing with others in the year 2017. This mean your success lies with interacting with other people. Plan ahead! Make friends. Join clubs and organizations. Your social activities will be mutually beneficial. Birth date of: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge; Imelda Staunton, actress; Dave Matthews, singer.