Horoscopes

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Jan. 20, 2017: This year you feel an innate tension between who you are and your professional obligations. If you are single, you could meet someone of significance sometime after summer. Enjoy getting to know this person! If you are attached, so much goes on between you and your sweetie that people never seem to know whether you are coming or going. Come fall, you will become more visible as a couple. Scorpio pushes you into the limelight. 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)

Deal with others directly for the best results. Others prefer the personal contact, even at work. A friend appreciates that you don’t just buy someone else’s version of a story without first asking him or her what happened. Your loyalty is evident. TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Others seek you out. You enjoy this position, where you can say “yes” or “no,” even in professional circles. Be clear about your limits, though you still might want to detach. You could realize the path to reaching an important goal. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Pace yourself, and know how much you need to accomplish. You might want to reschedule an important meeting, especially if it has financial implications. A boss or higher-up is likely to be impressed by your approach, thinking and style. CANCER ( June 21-July 22)

If you feel somewhat exhausted by recent arguing, just let the feeling go. Approach others with an open mind; the results will be better. Don’t lose your sense of direction, which could be hard with all the ideas running through your head. LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22)

You could be going over several issues in your head. You might want to seek out others who have been in similar situations. Don’t be surprised if you learn something new in these conversations. You will know the right way to proceed. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You can be annoying when you are on a quest to get information. Try a more subtle, less controversial route. When the topic opens up, ask a casual question or two. Ultimately, you will avoid putting someone on the defensive, and you will get the real facts. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Be sensitive to the costs of proceeding in a certain direction. Remember, there are always factors that you can’t predict. Achieving a goal might be dependent on you brainstorming with trusted, different-minded individuals. Don’t shy away from an odd idea. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Encourage others to be more open. Your feedback might not be needed, as others seem willing to say what really is on their mind. Even if you make a judgment, try not to let anyone know. As a result, you’ll get more information. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You are all smiles, and are ready to move forward. Sometimes you don’t realize how significant your presence can be. You don’t have to say much; in fact, saying little could be more effective in allowing others to share more of themselves. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Activity surrounds friends and a possible goal. You might be in weekend mode already. As a result, you probably will want to cut the workday short or schedule a long lunch with your peers. Others seem to be up for more gregarious interactions. AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Take charge of an important project. Your associates might decide to leave you alone to tend the shop. You’ll discover that a lot could fall on your shoulders because you are present and accounted for. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Reach out to a loved one you care a lot about. If you have been considering getting together in the near future, set up a visit. Your intuition might not always have a clear explanation, but that’s OK. You don’t need to explain yourself.