Your Horoscope for Tuesday, January 9

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

One-on-one relating requires your time and attention. You have a way of charming the socks off of nearly anyone. Your actions, conversation and/or thoughts could elicit a tremendous reaction. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Do not dismiss someone else’s ideas, as he or she can manifest them with ease. You might gain a revelation because of your creativity. A new beginning becomes possible as long as you don’t hit any snafus.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Your friendly style continues to mesmerize an important friend. This person needs a lot of attention, and might not always make the correct choices. Communication excels because of a need for action.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Defer to a partner or loved one. You will want this person to be more expressive and direct. Understand that this person might have a hard time communicating his or her feelings. An unexpected situation grabs your attention.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Stay on top of what is happening with a loved one. Your imagination excels when dealing with a difficult situation. You will notice that an element of surprise heads in your direction.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You could get an earful from someone if you are not careful. Be aware of your feelings. When you get upset, you tend to change your spending patterns. Keep your budget in mind, or you are likely to go overboard. Your charm melts others’ boundaries.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You might feel slightly restricted by someone else’s expectations. This person has a certain role in mind that might not line up with who you really are. Be honest, and express what you need.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Be as forthright as possible. You have some ideas about your expectations and what could work well for you. Do not underestimate your need to have certain situations play out according to your vision.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Emphasize what you can do as opposed to what you would like to do. Maintaining a positive attitude seems to be contagious. Follow your instincts, and you’ll know how to proceed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You might not intend to set off a conflict, but that’s what seems to happen. You don’t want to push someone into a power play. Your best bet is to back off and distance yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Stay on top of your work. You might need to handle what is happening in your immediate surroundings before you can look at the big picture. Too many responsibilities fall on you later in the day.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Work quietly with a partner or respected associate. How you handle a problem might determine the results of a negotiation. Do not feel as if you must handle an unexpected snafu.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY (Jan. 9)

This year you could be quite concerned with your public image. You often worry about your ability to project yourself appropriately.