THE LAST WORD IN ASTROLOGY

January 23, 2017

Celebrities born on this day: Tiffani Thiessen, 43; Mariska Hargitay, 53; Gail O’Grady, 54; Richard Dean Anderson, 67. Happy Birthday!

Explore new territory by using your imagination and being innovative and fearless. Implement greater detail and strive to be unique and respectable in the eyes of others. Stop thinking about the changes you want to make and put your plans into motion. Take strides to conquer whatever stands in your way. Engage in truth and expand your knowledge. Your numbers are 3, 10, 16, 20, 23, 32, 47.

ARIES (March 21-April 19):

Don’t let impulsiveness take over. Use common sense and discuss problems open-mindedly. Look at both sides of a situation and you will find a workable solution. Putting the past behind you will help encourage new beginnings.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20):

Put on your thinking cap and look for a way to improve your qualifications or to gain greater self-awareness. If you can visualize what you want to do next, you can work toward making it happen.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20):

Size up your situation and seize the moment. You cannot be and do everything for everyone, but you can show compassion and understanding while you proceed to do what’s in your best interest.

CANCER (June 21-July 22):

You have choices, and with a little ingenuity and common sense, you’l be able to outmaneuver anyone trying to play emotional games with you. Don’t fold under pressure.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22):

Bring about change. Don’t fear the unknown. Revel in learning as you go and showing how spirited you can be. Engage in pastimes that promise to broaden your mind, skills and your friendships.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

Handle domestic matters and deal with children and seniors carefully. Offering help is one thing, but taking on more than you can handle will lead to criticism. Don’t feel the need to bring about changes just to satisfy someone else’s needs.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

Changes bring new beginnings. There is a lot to learn from the experiences you encounter. Dealing with people who can make a difference in your life is favored, so don’t sit at home -- get out and participate.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

Get involved in activities or projects that make you think. Use your imagination and you’ll come up with marketable plans that could lead to greater prosperity. A passionate approach to life and love is encouraged.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

Keep an open mind, but don’t be gullible. Ask questions and don’t feel the need to take part in something if you have doubts or feel uncertain about the outcome. Protect your assets, possessions and your physical well-being.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

An open mind will lead to prosperous opportunities. Good fortune is within reach if you stand behind your decisions instead of following what someone else is doing.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

Use your skills, attributes and knowledge innovatively. Bring about change and update your game plan by setting new trends and exploring unfamiliar possibilities. Your ability to be a forerunner and convince others to see your vision will lead to success.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20):

Don’t misjudge someone with the potential to disrupt your plans. Emotional interference will leave you in an awkward position if you don’t react quickly. Follow through with your plans and protect your reputation.

Birthday Baby: You are engaging, adventuresome and innovative. You are entertaining and popular.