Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011: This year, keep your eye on the big picture. Your professional or civic role will be more important than in the past. Don’t deceive yourself; do a reality check. Your instincts serve you well when dealing with those in power. If single, you could meet someone who is very interesting but not necessarily available. If attached, a vacation as a couple enhances your relationship. Scorpio pushes you into the limelight.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) • • • • • A partner counts on your sense of direction. It seems no one will let you veer off track. Try to explain that sometimes you need try out different ways to proceed.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) • • • • • Others want to hear more of what you think. Someone you need to respect seems off or confused. Say little, and understand what is happening.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) • • • You must stay focused if you are to achieve what you want. A key person has a strong opinion. A boss or parent does the unexpected.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) • • • • • Others seem to be an endless source of information. One person intrigues you with different opinions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) • • • You might want to stay home, but you might need to go out. Accomplishing a project could be an even bigger priority than kicking back.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) • • • • Rethink a conversation. You might want to approach this person again. You have gained a deeper understanding, you might be able to encourage a meeting of the minds.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) • • • Realize the cost of putting someone on a pedestal and/or continuing with a creative venture. Pull back and gain a new perspective. You might surprise yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) • • • • Discipline your mind to stay present in the moment. There is nothing you can do with a personal problem until later. You might see events differently by then.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) • • • Deal with your feelings. Your perspective might not be the same in a few days. Avoid taking statements personally. Work on being less reactive.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) • • • • • Your communication skills help attract what you want. A meeting provides an excellent opportunity to gain supporters.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) • • • Making a point could be difficult. Whether it is your word choice, expression and/or contradictory action, others cannot hear you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) • • • • Others encourage you to do something that makes you uncomfortable. Ask yourself and others what would be the best possible end result, then determine the route.