Horoscope

Happy birthday: for Sunday, Jan. 29. This year you break past self-imposed restrictions and feel much better. You have taken your time transforming these views, and it is paying off. You also adjust your financial perspective as well. If you are single, you could meet someone whom you find to be very exciting, and vice versa. This person is likely to be quite different from those you have dated previously. If you are attached, the two of you opt to be more adventurous. Plan on taking a special trip together in the near future. PISCES is often too emotional for you. Aries (March 21-April 19): ★★★ Use the early morning for any matter that is important to you. By midday, you will become more introspective than you have been in a while. As a result, you might discover that you have a different perspective about a certain matter. Make necessary adjustments. Tonight: Early to bed. Taurus (April 20-May 20): ★★★★★ Friends surround you. Know that you need to stick to your original plans. A certain amount of spontaneity will happen naturally. A friend depends on you to come through for him or her. A young person is likely to initiate a conversation. Tonight: Think outside the box. Gemini (May 21-June 20): ★★★★ You might not have realized that you were going to play such an active role today. It appears that an older friend or family member needs your attention. A loved one with whom you usually spend your time could feel deprived of your presence. Tonight: A must appearance. Cancer (June 21-July 22): ★★★★★ Keep reaching out to someone you care about. This person might be unusually tired or withdrawn. A conversation will help him or her reassess his or her opinions about a certain situation. Imagine what it is like to walk in someone else’s shoes. Tonight: Let others decide. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): ★★★★★ Others seem to fall into line with ease. Your perspective could change radically if you decide to relax and go with the moment. Laughter surrounds you once a loved one emerges; he or she has been withdrawn for a while. Tonight: Get into a spontaneous happening. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): ★★★★ You are capable of making great choices. Nevertheless, a close loved one could decide to run with the ball and make plans for both of you. Even if you would prefer to do something else, go along with whatever he or she chooses. The results will be better. Tonight: Listen to a partner. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): ★★★ You have a lot to accomplish. How you proceed and what you decide to do needs to remain in your hands, as only you know how much you can handle. You unintentionally might cut someone off mid-conversation. Tonight: An intense conversation emerges from out of the blue. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): ★★★★ You might want to head in a certain direction without having to explain every action and decision. Nevertheless, a loved one needs that type of time and consideration. Be sure to schedule some time for a chat with this person. Tonight: Dinner at a favorite hamburger joint. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): ★★★ You might want to do certain activities, but a demanding domestic situation and a need to have an important conversation could push you in a different direction. Stay open to suggestions. Listen to a friend’s feedback. Tonight: Soak away stress in a hot tub. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): ★★★★★ You seem to be in the process of breaking certain patterns, and others are wondering why. Know that you are being quietly observed. Perhaps you have been feeling blue and don’t want to open up about it. Process your emotions by yourself, if need be. Tonight: As you like it. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): ★★★★ Your smile elicits a strong response from others, especially in the morning. The plans you make could cost you more than you originally had thought. Be sensitive to what is occurring, and make it OK to decline an invitation. Tonight: Treat a friend to a fun place and interesting food. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): ★★★★ You are likely to become unusually resourceful and full of life. Your ability to touch others becomes visible to many people around you. A discussion with a friend or loved one, even while watching or playing a game, will open up your perspective. Tonight: Among the crowds. Born today: Media proprietor Oprah Winfrey (1954), actor Tom Selleck (1945), singer/songwriter Adam Lambert (1982)