Horoscope

Happy birthday: for Sunday, Jan. 14. This year you become very serious-minded and accepting of new responsibilities. Remember, this attitude is only a phase. Life at times could feel heavy, but again, know that this period will end, given some time. If you are single, you could meet someone whom you feel is right for you. Take your time before making any commitments. If you are attached, the two of you might make some adjustments, and could take on a major project. Make sure that you dot your i’s and cross your t’s. A fellow CAPRICORN is full of advice!

Aries (March 21-April 19): ★★★ What was acceptable yesterday might not be OK today. This feeling might be the direct result of your awareness of your responsibilities. Try not to blow a matter out of proportion, as it is likely that you could be frustrated or angry. Tonight: Know what you have to offer.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): ★★★★ Keep reaching out to a loved one at a distance. Your ability to turn a personal matter around emerges. You might not always like sudden change, yet you don’t fight it. However, the other party involved could have a strong reaction. Tonight: Dinner at a favorite place.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): ★★★★ You mix a sense of being carefree with an element of thoughtfulness. You might need this combo to deal with a loved one and his or her reservations about a matter that involves both of you. Decide to be more fiscally responsible. Tonight: Remember to keep to your budget.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): ★★★★ You would like to defer a problem to someone else, and you are likely to do just that. This person loves to have control, and enjoys calling the shots. Why not let others do what they enjoy, so that you can free up some downtime for yourself? Tonight: Tap into your listening skills.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): ★★★★ Reach out to someone who often has strong opinions. You might like this person’s suggestions when he or she explains an evolving situation. Look at this interaction as an opportunity to understand where others are coming from. Tonight: Run some errands. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): ★★★ You might not be ready for a friend’s sense of mischief. You can’t help but react. Just throw yourself into the moment, and you will wind up smiling. You soon will understand why this person relishes the simple happenings in life. Tonight: Where the action is.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): ★★★★ Stay close to home. You need to be more present, and you could be feeling exhausted. Take a nap if you can. Veg and watch your favorite TV show. Make time for a youngster who would appreciate your attention. Enjoy being with this person. Tonight: Make it easy!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): ★★★★ Deal with a financial matter early on, even if it’s as simple as buying a lottery ticket. Once you join a friend, you will barely have any time to think, as you are likely to experience an action-packed few hours. Let some lightness into the moment. Tonight: Speak your mind.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): ★★★ Be willing to admit when you are wrong about an issue. Others also have strong opinions. Reaching an agreement takes time, mutual respect and understanding. You could casually negotiate this issue and come to a meeting point. Tonight: Weigh the pros and cons first.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): ★★★★ You might not be sure what the best thing to do is. When encountering an unexpected jolt that affects your personal life, you might wonder if the actions you took were the right ones. Accept responsibility for what comes down the path. Tonight: Do whatever you want. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): ★★★ Reach out to someone you care a lot about. You might feel the need to withdraw and distance yourself. Do, by all means, as you will need all of your energy in the near future. An unexpected conversation could have surprising results. Tonight: Get some extra downtime.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): ★★★★ You see what others can’t even imagine. Part of the reason this is possible is that you are not involved. You’ll look at all the actions, reactions and subsequent actions from an observer’s perspective. Make fewer judgments. Tonight: Share news. Born today: Actor Jason Bateman (1969), author Maureen Dowd (1962), actress Emily Watson (1967)