HOROSCOPE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019: This year you change your goals and your direction. ARIES understands you well.

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) ★★★ 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. Tonight: Someone admires you more than you realize.

This Week: Flow with the moment, but keep a firm hand on your finances.

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. Tonight: Keep your plans hush-hush.

This Week: You hit your power days Monday through Wednesday.

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. Tonight: Out with friends.

This Week: Resist overthinking a problem. 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. Tonight: Stay light and easy, especially in public places.

This Week: Zero in on what you want.

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. Tonight: Eliminate confusion by clarifying what someone else is saying.

This Week: Take charge of a difficult situation. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★ One-on-one relating seems to be the best mode to relax and share some time. You’ve pushed hard to achieve a certain goal; don’t lose ground by not understanding what a key person shares with you. Tonight: Reach out to a loved one.

This Week: Take a stand from midweek on. 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. Tonight: Hang out.

This Week: A partner comes from a more anchored space than usual.

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. Tonight: Know when to call it.

This Week: Let someone know more about what’s going on around you.

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. Tonight: Act like a teenager again.

This Week: Plan on working hard, especially at the beginning of the week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★ Stay centered, 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. Tonight: Do not push someone; just listen to him or her. This Week: You could have a greater impact on a child than you realize.

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. Tonight: Respond to a request.

This Week: Others become more responsive as the week ends.

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. Tonight: Listen to a favorite musician or go off to the movies.

This Week: Ask for what you want at the beginning of the week.