By Jacqueline Bigar

HOROSCOPE

(Jan. 12). This year you open up to a new lifestyle and different points of view. ARIES’ fiery temperament sometimes catches you off guard.

(March 20-April 19) ★★★ Do not dwell too long on yesterday’s events. You manifest an unusual gentleness that emerges with certain people who know you well. Tonight: Beam in more of what you want.

Today’s Birthday Aries Taurus

(April 20-May 20)

★★★ Because you have been so active, you need to slow down. Sometimes a nonchalant attitude brings better results. You seem more easygoing than you have been. Tonight: Go for what you want.

(May 21-June 20)

★★★ You will enjoy being around a lot of people. You are dealing directly with an authority figure. You will not gain if you continue to push someone to agree with you. Tonight: Could go till the wee hours.

(June 21-July 22)

★★★ 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

Gemini Cancer

lot about. Tonight: Go where you can dance.

(July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★ Contact a friend whom you 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. Tonight: Break past a selfimposed restriction.

(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. Tonight: Out late.

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★★★ Defer to a 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. Tonight: Go along with the program.

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★★★ 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 favorite mutual

Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio

hobby? Tonight: Don’t push so hard.

(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 favorite pastime. Understand what is happening. Tonight: Dance the night away.

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★ You become more and more tense. You might need to calm down a personal or domestic issue. A parent also could be difficult. Stay centered, and you’ll make the appropriate action or gesture. Tonight: Where the party is.

Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★ 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. Tonight: You do not need to go far to have a good time.

(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. Tonight: Make it your treat, and pick up the tab.

Pisces