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Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014 Aries (March 21-April 19)

Your instincts work well with your finances right now. If you feel like you are lucky, go out and buy a lottery ticket. Be wise and follow your own advice. Remember to listen to your inner voice. You could be unusually fortunate as a result.

Tonight: Treat a loved one well.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You are energized and a witness to new possibilities. A discussion could encourage you to go for a longterm goal. Whether it is possible will be irrelevant. Accept the challenge, and keep your eye on the finish line.

Tonight: Screen your calls if you want to get anything done.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Take your time and let your mind wander. Your daydreaming contributes to your success and creativity; just don’t do it in front of your boss, as he or she might not understand your process. An associate will get you thinking with a question.

Tonight: Vanish.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Listen to feedback, and know what you desire. Friends seem to be supportive, and they probably will stay that way while you accomplish this goal. Your upbeat spirit is influential and helps many people, including you. Keep that in mind.

Tonight: Where the gang is.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You beam, and others naturally come toward you. The problem you might have is that you can’t really let go because of all your responsibilities. Still, others do respond to you well. Use your instincts with someone you must answer to.

Tonight: In the limelight.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Listen to a friend, who might be the source of surprising news. What you say and how you respond will make all the difference. Know that you won’t be able to change someone’s knee-jerk reaction. Be open to this person, despite his or her thinking.

Tonight: Find your friends.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You might have indicated that you would accept extra responsibility. If you are exhausted and feel as if you have very little to offer, others will sense it, and your leadership could be questioned. Realize your limits when dealing with others.

Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Touch base with someone in the know. You can’t continue the way you have been without taking a bigger look at a situation that will help you expand your thinking. Someone sees life very differently from how you do. Listen to his or her thoughts.

Tonight: Get concert tickets.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Take news with a grain of salt. You might want to check out an associate’s thoughts on the matter. You could be unwilling to take a risk until you feel the situation is a lot more grounded. Your hesitancy might be instrumental to your success.

Tonight: Get some extra R and R.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You might want to revisit a situation involving a loved one. Your decision could dramatically change your choices afterward. You are on a split path, and once you decide which way to go, it will be difficult to turn back.

Tonight: Get into weekend mode.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Listen to news carefully. The person delivering the information might be as rigid as you are. Avoid viewing this situation in terms of “your way or my way,” as that could result in a deadlock between the two of you. Instead, listen and process.

Tonight: Squeeze in some exercise.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Listen to the creative muse within, as you could have a rare opportunity to express yourself freely. You will do just that in an unprecedented manner if you refuse to hold back. A child or loved one will be delighted by you and what you have to say.

Tonight: Live it up.

Born Today

Former U.S. president Richard Nixon (1913), singer Joan Baez (1941), Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton (1982)