Horoscope

A baby born today has a Sun in Capricorn and a Moon in Gemini if born before 3:10 a.m. (ET). Afterward, the Moon will be in Cancer.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Jan. 1, 2018:

This year you can see both sides of an issue. As a result, you gain more understanding. You also will succeed in finding points of agreement because of this capability. If you are single, you attract people with ease, but you can’t always tolerate too much closeness. You will need to find balance this year; otherwise, you will push away anyone who intrudes on your space. If you are attached, the two of you have several areas of disagreement, but you can and will work through them together. Zero in on a mutual long-term goal. CANCER might be very emotional but has the same or similar needs you do.

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)

You sense that perhaps you have overdone it with welcoming in the new year. What counts is that you started off the year with good memories. Extremes mark the next few days. Know that you can handle what is going on if you detach. Tonight: Tap into your instincts.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Don’t take anything you hear too seriously, as people are still recovering from New Year’s Eve. Your calmness comes from your compassion for others. Your creativity emerges and helps you soothe the frayed nerves of some of those suffering from exhaustion. Tonight: Out and about.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

You peaked around the midnight hour as 2018 came in. Your caring attitude allows greater give-and-take with those around you. You could find that your budget finally has snapped after a rather intense few weeks. Approach a loved one with sensitivity. Tonight: Get into 2018 mode.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

You could feel as if you are at a point where you would prefer calmness over excitement. Feel free to move on and handle a personal issue. You might believe that you need to cater to those around you, yet do remain open to the possibility that you can say “no.” Tonight: All smiles.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

You might need a timeout from the very hectic pace of the past few weeks. If you can pull it off, you could benefit enormously. The Full Moon encourages many people to blaze a new trail. For you, it encourages you to slow down and get some extra R and R. Tonight: Not to be found.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You could be pushing yourself very hard to make an appearance at all of the parties and celebrations you’ve been invited to. Opt to accept an invitation from a new friend. You easily could feel pushed and pulled in different directions. Tonight: Follow a loved one’s lead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You could be on top of your game but might have a difficult time just getting to all the various get-togethers that you have been invited to. Know that an older friend or family member could be quite touchy right now. Maintain an appropriate distance. Tonight: A must appearance.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You are likely to see a relationship quite differently from how the other party sees it. A discussion might be difficult at the moment; just toss yourself into what is happening. A romantic interest adds a very special quality to your day. Tonight: Follow a distant drummer.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

One-on-one relating appears to bring the most satisfaction. You openly express your affection, but you might feel down when forced to deal with a difficult person. Let go of pulling apart the relationship, and choose a new path. Tonight: Refuse to get into a scuffle about nothing.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You might be asked to defer to others in order to make this day flow more easily. Listen to your sixth sense when making an important decision. You don’t want to make an error, yet your instincts pick up on the fact that something is up. Open up talks. Tonight: Share a special idea.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You could be feeling a little tired from recent festivities. Know when to say “no” to an invitation. If possible, scale down your plans. Be ready for some quick adjustments, especially to your budget. You might want to go a little overboard. Tonight: Choose a favorite stress-buster.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

You could be at your wits’ end, as you watch others become very me-oriented. Try to understand where a loved one is coming from. You could be ready to make an adjustment, but this person might be too focused on what he or she wants. Tonight: Let the games begin.

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