HOROSCOPES: JAN. 16, 2022

MOON ALERT: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Cancer.

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Actor, playwright, filmmaker Lin-Manuel Miranda (1980) shares your birthday. You are a seeker who loves to learn new things. You are goal oriented because you want to be somebody and you want to have things. Personally, you are kindhearted and hard-working. This is a year to embrace change. Stay flexible and be ready to reach out for more freedom! New friends might help you in your personal or business life.

Aries (March 21-April 19): You might encounter someone today who is very powerful.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): This is a poor day to talk to people about politics, religion or racial issues.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): You have strong feelings when it comes to how something should be shared or divided.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): You might attract someone to you who is very powerful and opinionated. Keep things light. Steer clear of touchy subjects.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You can get an amazing amount done today because you have motivation, focus and follow through.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): This is a tricky day. Parents might find it a bit challenging dealing with their kids.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Ideally, you can use today’s energy to make improvements to where you live.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You will be very convincing (and because you’re a Scorpio that is saying something).

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You have strong ideas today when it comes to dealing with money or shopping.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Today might be coming on like gangbusters, which is not always your style.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Profound secrets seem to be in the mix today. You might discover a secret.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): When talking to a friend, or dealing with a group or an organization, you might encounter someone who is powerful and persuasive.