Horoscopes

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019:

This year you open up to a new lifestyle and different points of view. You will feel good about your more accepting nature and your ability to relate to others. If you are single, you could meet someone very different from your normal type of suitor. Explore and get to know this person better. If you are attached, the two of you will enjoy being together more and more. Redo one of your first dates, and you will enhance your understanding of each other as a result. Aries’ fiery temperament sometimes catches you off guard. The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 20-April 19)

★★★ Do not dwell too long on yesterday’s events. Adjust and come into the present. You manifest an unusual gentleness that emerges with certain people who know you well. Communication flourishes, and so does spending.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

★★★ Perhaps because you have been so active, you probably need to slow down and handle a situation differently. Sometimes a nonchalant attitude brings forth better results. You seem far more easygoing than you have been in quite a while.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

★★★ Once more you can be found in the limelight. You will enjoy being around a lot of people. You also like being in a crowd. You are dealing directly with an authority figure. You will not gain if you continue to push someone to agree with you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

★★★ Deal with reality. An event could cause you to rethink the way you relate to others. Stay present in the moment, and feelings will warm up around you. Reach out to someone at a distance whom you care a lot about.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

★★★ Contact a friend whom you rarely see but enjoy being with. Catch up on news. Perhaps you can visit together

soon. You are direct in what you say. A conversation with a family member could be difficult. Do not allow that to happen.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

★★★ One-on-one relating proves to be the best way to communicate right now. Make time for a friend or loved one who you often chat with and visit. You could see a situation differently from how you have in the recent past. Talk about changes you’re experiencing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★★★ Defer to a close loved one. Understand what makes this person tick. You could feel as though someone isn’t tuned in to you as much as you would like. You find that the other party is sometimes too direct and perhaps even hard-headed.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★★★ You have a lot of ground to cover, and you’ll do just that. You might stop to visit a friend from work or the gym. This is a person you really like to spend time with. Why not make plans to go out for lunch and take part in a favourite mutual hobby?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★ You find a loved one to be full of energy and excitement. Make time for this person, as he or she appreciates your time more than most people. Get into a favourite pastime. Understand what is happening, but don’t dwell on an issue. Let go.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

★★★ You become more and more tense as the day goes on. You might need to calm down a personal or domestic issue. A parent also could be difficult. Stay centred, and you’ll make the appropriate action or gesture. Avoid a quarrel, if possible.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★★★ You are likely to speak your mind. The recipient of your thoughts could be quite touched. You are not often so direct yet sensitive. Your words will be remembered for quite a while. Stay in tune with your needs, too.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

★★★ You might be getting ready to update or redo a room in your home. Though you might prefer not to go shopping

right now, understand that you will need to pick up an item or two. Meet a loved one for a late lunch. HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019:

This year you change your goals and your direction. You feel more in touch with your needs, and are more willing to support yourself in achieving what you desire. Listen to your inner voice while making decisions. If you are single, toward your next birthday, you easily might be charmed by a new person in your life. Get to know this individual better. If you are attached, you sometimes feel conflicted in what you want from your sweetie. Accept your sweetie as he or she is. Aries understands you well.

ARIES (March 20-April 19)

★★★ The more you eye the long term and see what’s going on, the better you understand how lucky you are because of your ability to communicate. Confusion surrounds the day, but you will enjoy yourself if you stay open.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

★★★ Keep your own counsel, even if someone tries to coerce you into giving him or her some information. A loved one reaches out to you. The conversation you share could be quite intimate. You might adjust your patterns as you gain more understanding.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

★★★ You can make headway and have a significant conversation with a key person in your life. You might not be as secure as you’d like to be. A friend might become controlling at some point. Recognize how insecure you feel. No one can change that feeling but you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

★★★ You might want to change gears and proceed in a new way with a key project, where you’ll be more visible. A conversation could be more serious than you had anticipated — at least, that’s how the other party is taking it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

★★★ Be willing to stretch your mind and understand a different culture. Though you might not feel comfortable, know that you are learning to be more effective and understanding. Let your creativity emerge.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

★★★ One-on-one relating seems to be the best mode to relax and share some time with a loved one. You’ve pushed hard to achieve a certain goal; don’t lose ground by not understanding what a key person shares with you. Walk away from a power play.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★★★ Reach out to a loved one or an important friend. This person often delights in what goes on around you. You might experience more than just a friendship with this person. Be open to communicating your thoughts. Touch base with a sibling or a dear friend.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★★★ You don’t need to do much other than relax and catch up on sleep. A friend who is very serious might want to get you into playing a card game with him or her. You will need to learn some ground rules, but once you do, you’ll be difficult to beat.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★ Your affectionate side emerges. You might find it hard to say “no” to a loved one. A serious conversation might go along with this period of getting to know each other better. Avoid making any commitments, if you can. You might not be ready.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

★★★ Stay centred, and know what is possible for you to commit to. You could be happiest at home, not pushing too hard. Invite a friend over for an early dinner and some fun conversation. Confusion could surround your plans.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★★★ You might be trying to find out how someone really feels about you. Know that you cannot change this person. Just give him or her space, and he or she is likely to pull in more closely as a result. You communicate well together, but don’t push the timing.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

★★★ Be aware of the cost of continuing to enjoy a certain set of friends. You might not understand what’s going on between you and another person, and it seems easier to hang out with your mutual friends.