Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010: This year, the unexpected often jolts you. You might wonder if you are taking matters too personally or making a big deal out of something that really isn’t that big of a deal. If single, others find you to be very desirable. If attached, go back to those old romantic dates. You both will smile. Sagittarius understands you – at times too well for your comfort.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) •••• Tension builds as, out of necessity, you approach a situation differently. Your willingness to go back to square one allows a better plan to evolve.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ••• A friend could create a minirevolution in your life, should you permit it to happen. Deal with this person firmly and directly, and don’t take anything for granted.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) •••• Your way of handling situations might be nixed. Remain calm and let others try their way. Sometimes experience is the only teacher in situations like this.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) ••• Don’t get into the methodology. Just let go of any remnants of negativity and open up to new types of thinking. If you think outside the box, workable ideas will appear.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ••••• Be more forthright and direct with a child or loved one. You also might have to put it on the line with a creative project. Others simply might not see eye to eye with you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) •••• You might want to change the path you are heading down. Investigate new possibilities, despite someone’s reaction. Acknowledge this person’s position.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) •••• Understand what is going on with a close associate. This person’s needs could stun you or shake up your plans. You might need to think about your priorities when you make a decision.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ••• You are more aware of your limits than you might let on. A child or loved one could be demanding. You might need to say “no.” Avoid any risk-taking right now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) •••• You could be taken aback by a family member’s reaction. If you want to do something differently, now might be the time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ••• Step back if news or an incident throws you into a tizzy. You can only control your reaction and nothing else. Knowing that, you won’t get involved in a power play.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) •••• Zero in on what you want without getting too caught up in the costs. At a certain point, a less-expensive way will occur if you work with this goal.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) •••• Others eye how you handle yourself. You could be in a tough situation right now, but realize that severe reactions won’t help your cause.