Horoscoopes
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018: This year you express your ability to read between the lines and understand the true message of what other people are saying. Your innate sensitivity adds dimension to your life. If you are single, you meet people simply by opening your front door, as surprising as that might seem. You do not need to work hard to get a date. If you are attached, the two of you enjoy many quiet yet cosy hours together. You don’t need to do much in order to make each other happy. Taurus can rain on your parade!
The stars show what kind of day you’ll have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
ARIES (March 21-April 19) Morning confusion could add some chaos to your day. Your clarity while dealing with finances and others helps you succeed. Your optimism is contagious. Others will want to be around you. Opportunities seem to pop up from out of the blue.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You seem to bloom like a flower. Your smile helps others relax. The effect you have on others might not be intentional, but it helps you relate better to your inner circle. Do not be shy about verbalizing what is needed in order to make a situation agreeable.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You might be swallowing some strong feelings. Know that it would be better if you dealt with the issues causing these emotions. How you handle a problem could change the outcome. Choose to be a leader, and the effect will be positive.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) Do not rag on a loved one. This person has stamina and possibly some different ideas. This combo could result in a disagreement. Make it OK to have different opinions. By reaching a compromise, you’ll find the path to success more easily.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Your smiling ways will make a good impression on others. Your poise will get you far. Excess will mark your actions, whether you’re at home or at work. A boss could be taken aback by your words and actions. Express your caring attitude.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Your personality melts barriers and makes nearly anything possible. Extreme views emerge as others share their feelings. Communication flourishes. You know how to integrate different ideas into various aspects of your life.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Let a loved one make the effort to reach out to your family members. Your warmth adds to others’ sense of security. Your domestic life proves to be instrumental to your well-being. Listen to different views in order to find out what is workable.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You might find a partner or several loved ones to be challenging right now, and vice versa. The person or group you challenge causes you to feel defensive at times. Still, be willing to ask questions that sometimes make you feel vulnerable.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You have a lot to do and a lot of people to see. With your new energy and optimism, you can get involved much more than you have been able to in the recent past. You demonstrate strength and organization. Your sixth sense encourages you to take a few risks.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Your creativity surges as you face the different facets of your day. Others become more responsive to your ideas. Your intuition takes you in a new direction. Don’t let your insecurity take over a situation. Express your trust and confidence.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You have a lot going on, yet some innate tension and a balancing act of handling work and home issues seems inevitable. Do not let the constant push and pull of your daily life get the best of you; stay on top of things by honouring your priorities.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Pick up the phone, but know that you might not like what you hear. Try to appreciate hearing someone else’s point of view. You need to be able to sort through all the different perspectives in order to ascertain what works best for you.