HOROSCOPE

Aries (March 21-April 19): It gives unexpected satisfaction to learn why things are the way they are.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): It may be a bit of a stretch to suggest that those born under the sign that rules money should delight in austerity, and yet even the financially minded bull gets the occasional pull toward the simple elegance of minimalism. Gemini (May 21-June 21): You enjoy being the first to try products, methods and trends of all kinds. The word “new” will capture your attention and spark your curiosity. Cancer (June 22-July 22): When you’re bored of something, don’t bail right away. Stick with it another step or two. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You’re not thinking about how much people do or don’t appreciate you. This is the last of your worries.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): When people find out about your special talent after knowing you a while, they’ll be surprised.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): So many of our behaviors are habits. Laughing is no exception. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Many people who achieve high status want to be treated the same as everyone else. Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): Today you’ll be among friends and people who wish they were your friends. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Others are uplifted by your presence. Maybe it’s something you don’t think too much about, because it’s an easy thing for you to create, and yet this is no small achievement. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Because you’re so comfortable with who you are and because you don’t think of yourself as very different from the others, you’re capable of doing things in group environments that others wouldn’t think to do.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Those who don’t pay compliments comfortably will give it up for you today.

Today’s birthday (Jan. 11): You go into this year with an experimental agenda that helps you get to know yourself better. The next two months bring new joys. A big move in April allows for more satisfying work. Family celebrates together in June. August brings an education that helps your social life. Libra and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 12, 2, 22, 45 and 18.