HOROSCOPE

SATURDAY, JAN. 11

Happy Birthday: Don’t take a risk when it comes to how you earn your living or when travelling or doing something physical. You need to protect your security and strive to stabilize what you have worked so hard to acquire. Emotional deception and disillusionment will be your enemy. Get your facts straight and you’ll avoid personal loss. Choose self- improvement over changing others. Your numbers are 3, 12, 16, 20, 21, 38, 42.

ARIES ( March 21- April 19): Concentrate on what you can do to improve your life. Use your past experience to make changes to personal and professional situations. Look for alternative living arrangements if it will help cut your overhead.

TAURUS ( April 20- May 20): Pick up information that will help you advance. What you find out in conversation will give you the edge you’ve been looking for. Share your findings with someone you can trust.

GEMINI ( May 21- June 20): Go over investments or documents that can affect your income or financial gains. A change of plans may tempt you to take a risk. Stick to what you know. Don’t let your emotions lead you astray.

CANCER ( June 21- July 22): Try something different. Take part in events or activities that can expand your mind as well as your physical ability to take on more. Pay more attention to important partnerships and work to achieve greater stability and security.

LEO ( July 23- Aug. 22): Explore a new interest or visit someone who can offer you insight, but don’t mess with institutions or people capable of costing you mentally, emotionally, financially or physically. Protect what you have and look for ways to prosper.

VIRGO ( Aug. 23- Sept. 22): Have a party or make arrangements that encourage you to take part in an event that will introduce you to new friends. The partnerships you make now will have an emotional effect on you and must be chosen carefully.

LIBRA ( Sept. 23- Oct. 22): Express your feelings, but consider the consequences. Ease into whatever you want to do by including the ones you love in your plans and offering an incentive. A

change may beckon you.

SCORPIO ( Oct. 23- Nov. 21): Friends and family will have plenty of advice to offer. Listen carefully, but don’t make changes based on what others want. Size up your situation, follow your intuition and you will make the best decision for everyone involved.

SAGITTARIUS ( Nov. 22- Dec. 21): Stick close to home and make alterations to your environment that will add to your comfort but not to your stress. Stick to a budget and you’ll have enough left to do a last- minute entertaining.

CAPRICORN ( Dec. 22- Jan. 19): Don’t travel a distance to find fun when it’s right in your own backyard. Inviting friends over or planning a quiet, romantic evening will help you relax, as well as save you money. Share and you will be offered more in return.

AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20- Feb. 18): Make your plans in secret. You will accomplish more if you go it alone. Set your sights high and don’t stop until you are satisfied. It’s up to you to strive for selfperfection.

PISCES ( Feb. 19- March 20): Take part in events that are of a humanitarian nature, but don’t make promises that are unattainable. An interest you have in someone will become apparent and the result will be sharing information and moving forward as one.

Birthday Baby: You are traditional, intense and goal- oriented. You are persistent and impulsive.

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amanda Peet, 42; Mary J. Blige, 43; Kim Coles, 52; Naomi Judd, 68.

SUNDAY, JAN. 12

Happy Birthday: Look at the big picture and make choices based on what you see. It’s OK to take a chance as long as you move quickly, leaving room to make changes if necessary. This is a year of change and reaction. The better prepared you are, the further along you will get. Network, and you’ll be privy to the latest updates. Your numbers are 2, 13, 22, 35, 37, 40, 43.

ARIES ( March 21- April 19): Your ideas can lead to an interesting partnership, but first it’s best to clarify what you have to offer and what you expect. Organization and documentation will eliminate miscommunication.

TAURUS ( April 20- May 20): Say little and do a lot. Taking a proactive approach to a project you feel is worthwhile will put you in a good position and draw attention to your cause. Romance should be planned in order to avoid being accused of neglect.

GEMINI ( May 21- June 20): Mix what you know with information you gather and you will come up with an idea that leads to greater cash flow. Using your skills to teach others something you mastered will change your life.

CANCER ( June 21- July 22): Catching up will put your mind at ease. Don’t ignore friends and family; get them to pitch in and you will forge tighter relationships. Love is highlighted.

LEO ( July 23- Aug. 22): Visit places that will clear your head and ease your stress. Getting out of the mainstream will help you relax and rethink what you want to do next. Good fortune is within reach.

VIRGO ( Aug. 23- Sept. 22): Don’t give in to emotional blackmail. You deserve a break and should plan to spend time doing the things you enjoy. A no- nonsense attitude will make people realize that you have backbone.

LIBRA ( Sept. 23- Oct. 22): Offering an innovative, simple and emotional slant to what you share will capture your audience but also set off controversy, bringing about change that will set you free to follow your dreams.

SCORPIO ( Oct. 23- Nov. 21): Don’t let a fast- cash scheme tempt you. Coming up with your own means to bring in extra money will give you greater control and possibilities. If you love someone, take action.

SAGITTARIUS ( Nov. 22- Dec. 21): Make arrangements that are conducive to altering the way you earn your living. Elaborate on and promote what you have to offer in a resume or while networking and you will be considered for a position that interests you.

CAPRICORN ( Dec. 22- Jan. 19): Make travel plans or sign up for a class that will help you improve. You are best to wait until you have more evidence before you challenge someone.

AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20- Feb. 18): Your ideas are good and your ability to convince others to join in will enable you to follow through and complete your plans. Advancement is within reach and a change in your financial situation looks good.

PISCES ( Feb. 19- March 20): Emotional issues will arise if you or someone you are dealing with is not being honest. Rethink your strategy when helping someone. Offer suggestions.

Birthday Baby: You are a dynamic go- getter. You are adaptable and persuasive.

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zayn Malik, 21; Naya Rivera, 27; Oliver Platt, 54; Kirstie Alley, 63.