HOROSCOPES

What kind of day will today be? To find out what the stars say, read the forecast given for your birth sign. For Friday, January 17, 2020

ARIES (March 21 to April 19)

For the next two weeks, conversations with friends, clubs and groups will be important to you. This is also a good time to think about your goals in life.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)

You're now entering a small window of time for the next few weeks where you will think about where you want to go. Can you undertake new studies that will help your career?

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)

The next two weeks are a great time to study and acquire further knowledge. You also might want to get out and travel.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)

Many of you will look inward and reflect on deep psychological truths in the next few weeks. You also will have discussions and negotiations about finances.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22)

You will have a chance to clarify certain issues to someone in the next two weeks. You also will seek out people who are intellectually stimulating!

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)

You will be more hands-on with whatever kind of work you do at your job. It's a good time to sit down with others and discuss problems.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22)

The next two weeks will be playful and fun! You will want to use your mind for reading, writing and playing games, as well as talking to young people.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)

Make a to-do list to tackle some home repairs in the next two weeks because it will be easy for you to do this. The secret is you're ready for it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)

You will love to meet new people and see new places in the next few weeks. This is not the time to settle down and relax. Au contraire! Start hustling!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)

Your attention is starting to turn to whatever it is you value in life in the next few weeks. You also might be more concerned with business affairs than usual.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)

With Mercury in your sign for the next few weeks, you will put a great deal of yourself into whatever you have to say. You also might get out and travel.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20)

Research will go very well for you because you are prepared to work alone or behind the scenes and dig for what you want to know. Keep looking!

YOU BORN TODAY: You are perceptive, intelligent and creative. You passionately embrace your goals. Regardless of how you feel, you project a positive attitude. Finally, this year your hard work will start to pay off! Simplify your life and focus on how to build solid foundations. Work with purpose. Physical exercise will be important, which is why you should explore enjoyable physical activities.

BIRTHDATE OF: Ben Franklin, inventor/ essayist; Michelle Obama, role model/activist; Betty White, actress.