Horoscope

Thu., Jan. 15, 2009

Jaqueline Bigar, King Features Syndicate

Happy birthday for Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009:

Get past immediate situations. That attitude will be one of your ways of handling issues this year. By detaching, you will gain additional insight into the people and problems involved. Trust your skills to come up with a middle ground that is workable and/or a novel solution. If you are single, you meet people with ease. Your popularity soars to a new level this year. Know that you might want to get to know someone better before deciding this is “it.” Time is your ally. If you are attached, the two of you can get along better together, especially if you are willing to listen more to your sweetie and understand where he or she is coming from. Libra knows how to pitch in and make a difference.

Aries (March 21-April 19) •••• Though you feel a need to handle matters in a certain way, someone could be quite pushy. The issue will be how to handle the situation best. How do you win a power play? By not playing.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) •••• Tap into your creativity in the morning, whether scheduling your day or handling an inevitable hassle. You know your limits. Reach out for someone at a distance who can be, and frequently is, contrary.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) ••• Stay on top of your game, though initially you might want to retreat this morning. Your creativity surges in the afternoon, especially as a key partner could be stubborn and difficult. You’ll find a way around this hassle.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) •••• Clear out a conversation early on. You’ll breathe much more clearly as a result. A personal matter overtakes your mind and attention in the afternoon. If you can, call it an early day.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) •••• Deal with finances. You also might feel out of sync with an associate or when dealing with a work problem. You can get past this issue by discussing it. Others will bend given ease and the right path.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) •••• Your ease helps others relax. Still, someone will buck your ideas. Instead of feeling challenged, know that you can strengthen a relationship and a project by working through the problem.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) •••• As you wake up this a.m., you prefer to choose a more reclusive phase. By midday, you are with it, upbeat and tossing yourself into events, communication and the people who might be involved.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ••• Use the morning well. Emphasize goals, people and meetings. In the afternoon, pull back and do some thinking. A conversation could be a big eye-opener. Think past the obvious here. Was there another message?

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) •••• Handle an important matter quickly. Success garnishes your path this afternoon. Interactions with others and meetings make you even more of a star.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) •••• News filters through. Be a smart Goat: Question information and confirm that you have been given the facts and only the facts. Yes, facts are often embellished. Don’t make it a big deal.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ••••• A partner steps forward and shares more than he or she has in a long time. Don’t get into the details, especially if you have a knee-jerk reaction. By taking in the big picture and detaching, you’ll find answers.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) •••• Defer to others and take in new information. Your ability to deal with others needs to come out, as there are so many opinions and requests.