HOROSCOPE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018: This year you open up to many changes. You often can be found negotiating for more of what you want from others. LEO often goes out of his or her way for you.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★★ Tap into your imagination to find a solution. You seem more upbeat than you have been in a while. Tonight: Let it all hang out.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★

Your frustration becomes apparent. You have many inquiries heading your way, as friends and loved ones want your feedback. Tonight: Happily head home. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★

You have a lot to share, and you want to keep communication open. Try to work through a problem. Tonight: Understand what is happening. CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★★★★ You have a tendency to overindulge. A money idea is likely to emerge. You could find this concept to be quite eye-opening. Tonight: Speak your mind.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★★★

You might want to try a new approach. A family member does more than his or her fair share to support you. Tonight: Ask for what you want.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★

A friend makes it clear just how highly he or she thinks of you, and you become closer. One-onone relating continues. Tonight: Get some extra R and R.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★★

You need to get past an immediate problem. You might want to try a different approach from what you have attempted in the past. Tonight: Ever playful. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★★ You are likely to make an excellent presentation. Others envy how positive your attitude is, especially if they are close to you. Tonight: Be more available to a friend.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

★★★★ You seem more positive than you have been in a while. Be more direct in your dealings. Express your bottom. Tonight: The only answer is “yes.”

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

★★★★ Dig deep into your imagination and share your ideas. You will see positive results if you brainstorm with a buddy. Optimism is the best way to get past a problem. Tonight: All smiles.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★★★★★ Your sunny personality responds well to a friend’s warmth and goodwill. You know what you need to do, but you might not be sure how. Tonight: Make it easy.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

★★★ You have your ways of getting what you want. Maintain a positive approach when dealing with a loved one. You might hear some unexpected news. Tonight: Pace yourself.