Horoscope

Happy birthday: for Sunday, Jan. 19. This year, you will be more deliberate and reflective than in the recent past. You might finally be in the position to help manifest more of what you want. You will need to be deliberate when determining and pursuing your goals. If single, you might want to focus on dating. Several people you meet will be great companions. Be honest if you desire more. If attached, the two of you set some admirable goals. You are likely to succeed if you can discipline yourselves. SAGITTARIUS can annoy you.

Aries (March 21-April 19): ★★★★ You might be in the mood to break recent patterns that do not work for you. Invite a friend or head out by yourself for a drive so that you can focus on your thoughts and feelings. Tonight: Share how you feel with a friend.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): ★★★★★ Others come toward you. Be responsive, but allow yourself to say no to an invitation or suggestion. You might want to make several important calls before making plans. Tonight: With a favorite person.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): ★★★ Clear out errands and other left over to-dos. Some of you might even decide to get a head start on your taxes. A loved one or dear friend might want a serious talk. Listen and understand where he or she is coming from. Tonight: Continue a chat over dinner.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): ★★★★ You might have to deal with a loved one who seems overly serious. Think carefully about how you would want to be treated if you were the other party. Follow through accordingly. Tonight: Understand another person’s moodiness.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): ★★★ You might enjoy some downtime at home. Many of you might consider following through on certain personal matters that you have been putting on the back burner, but allow some distraction to filter in too. Tonight: Letting go with a child or loved one.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): ★★★★ You might be overly busy dealing with mail, paying bills or returning calls. You might even be lured out the door for a late brunch. Mull over some information before reacting. Tonight: Loosen up and relax.

Libra (Sept. 23- Oct. 22): ★★★ You might be inclined to either pay off your bills or see if you can indulge in a splurge. Many of you will go directly to the splurge. Deal with an older friend or relative. Tonight: Visit with friends or family over dinner.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): ★★★★ You beam in more of what you want. Others seem to be easily convinced to join in on a great idea. Note that someone who has difficulty agreeing to the idea just wants to be flattered! Tonight: Order in.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): ★★★ You could be away most of the day as you have personal matters you would like to handle. Once you have cleared much of what you wanted to accomplish, you plunge into the social scene. Tonight: Loving the moment.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): ★★★ A friend or loved one might work hard to help you lighten up. You might want to explain that you want some peace and quiet or that you are going through a personal matter. Be flattered by this person’s attention. Tonight: Getting what you want.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): ★★★★ You might not have a choice to do anything but make a must appearance. Whether social or professional, you could find that you like the interactions. Make some time to get together with friends too. Tonight: The party could go on and on.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): ★★★★ Consider taking off for a few days to relax or get into a favorite sport. You do not need to justify the reason. A lot of people have cabin fever. A friend might need some time to discuss a serious matter. Tonight: Be available. Born today: Writer Edgar Allan Poe (1809), singer/songwriter Dolly Parton (1946), politician Pete Buttigieg (1982)