DAILY HOROSCOPES
MOON ALERT: Avoid shopping or major decisions from 2: 45 a. m. to 4: 30 p. m. After that, the moon moves from Libra into Scorpio. IF JAN. 19 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Musician Dolly Parton ( 1946) shares your birthday today. You are enthusiastic, and you have strong opinions. You are honest and upright, and you appreciate beautiful things. You have original ideas that inspire others. The year 2017 will be a year of choice for you. Start to get a footing on what matters for you. Reduce your overhead expenses so that you are financially strong in 2017. Happiness is having alternatives.
ARIES ( March 21- April 19): Some elements of today might frustrate you, especially if you are trying to do something behind the scenes or working alone. Inexplicably, you will encounter obstacles. Or someone might refuse you permission for some reason. Who needs this? Not you! Bummer.
TAURUS ( April 20- May 20): You are gung- ho and enthusiastic to do something in a group situation or perhaps with a friend. Today, however, someone older or with more experience might criticize you or get in your way. Naturally, this will be frustrating. Cope with this as best you can. ( You have no choice.)
GEMINI ( May 21- June 20): Your relations with authority figures ( parents, bosses, VIPs and the police) will be challenged today. Someone older or in a position of power will block you or refuse you permission. Tomorrow you might get your way. ( But not today. Sigh.)
CANCER ( June 21- July 22): Authority figures might be difficult to deal with if you are traveling today. Likewise, if you work in publishing, the media, medicine, the law and higher education, you will encounter obstacles from authority figures or people in power. Best to keep a low profile. Ya think?
LEO ( July 23- Aug. 22): This is a tough day to agree on disputes about shared property and inheritances. No matter what you say, others will respond with, “Talk to the hand.” Knowing this, postpone these discussions for another day. Even tomorrow is much better.
VIRGO ( Aug. 23- Sept. 22): Because your efforts might be blocked by others today, whatever you do, proceed slowly and cautiously. Do not let anyone undermine your self- confidence. If you are held back, you will be frustrated and angered, but you will be forced to seethe inside. Curses!
LIBRA ( Sept. 23- Oct. 22): You like to keep the peace with others. You don’t like to rock the boat. This is why today will be challenging because it seems that whatever you want to do, someone will give you a reason why you can’t do it. Moreover, you will be reluctant to show your displeasure. It was ever thus.
SCORPIO ( Oct. 23- Nov. 21): Parents will have to be patient with their kids today. And those of you who are involved in sports will have to be patient with coaches, referees and older players. Likewise, romantic partners might feel misunderstood or at odds with each other. Yeah, it’s that kinda day.
SAGITTARIUS ( Nov. 22- Dec. 21): Increased activity and chaos on the home front might be overwhelming right now. What is further frustrating is that your efforts to change or improve things will probably meet with resistance from someone, especially a parent or someone older. Oy vey.
CAPRICORN ( Dec. 22- Jan. 19): Cut yourself some slack today because this is the kind of day where you will go two steps forward and then one step backward. Wherever you turn, you seem to encounter obstacles or resistance, whether physical, intellectual or emotional. Yikes! ( Hey, it’s only for today.)
AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20- Feb. 18): Disputes about money, cash flow or something that you own might arise today, especially with bosses, parents or someone older. Naturally, this will frustrate you. My advice is to wait until tomorrow because things will be much easier. ( What a difference 24 hours can make.)
PISCES ( Feb. 19- March 20): Today you will encounter resistance and obstacles. If you keep your perspective, it’s almost humorous. Is it your deodorant? Was it something you said? Just keep the faith and try again tomorrow because you might be successful then.