Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010: This year, you are able to break past restrictions. You often become energized after a conversation with a key associate or partner. You might not always see eye to eye, and you accept that. Issues could develop this year involving travel, education and/or in-laws. If single, you often find people you date quite challenging. Learn to respect different opinions. If attached, the two of you need to juggle your different concerns. Aries always has a wild idea or two.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) ••••• Be direct and you will feel better. You are on top of your game. Others could be taken aback by your creative, energetic and smiling ways.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ••• Listen to news and understand what is happening behind the scenes. Someone is fiery and full of him- or herself. Don’t get into an argument.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ••••• Get ready, as friends and associates join together to help you accomplish something that is very important. Curb sarcasm as someone might be overly sensitive.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) ••••• Someone sees you as far more capable than he or she ever could be. Be sensitive to this associate. He or she is competent but needs some encouragement.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ••••• Look at the big picture, and then you’ll have less of a chance to fail. You’ll also be less likely to waste energy when your plate is full. Communicate what is on your mind.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) •••• Deal with another person directly. You might want to avoid that situation but honestly cannot. Listen to your inner voice.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ••• You have been so serious for so long. Listen to someone’s opinions and share. Could you be looking at the glass as half-empty?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ••• If you are not feeling 100 percent, it might be time to see the doctor or start a reasonable diet. In any case, you cannot go wrong taking better care of yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ••••• Be more playful than in the past. Your inventiveness and creativity emerge. Evaluate a friend’s suggestion with a keen eye.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) •••• Steer clear of problems and stay more upbeat. Let a loved one express his or her anger, even if you don’t like what you hear.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ••••• Stay in touch with your feelings and express them before they become bottled up and even more of a problem. In fact, someone might be charmed by your vulnerability.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) •••• Be aware of your efforts and what they are worth. It is important to ask for what you feel is fair. A partner starts acting up.