HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013: This year your focus remains on your self-image and how others see you in the community and/or professional circle. You could find that you have to work very hard, as additional responsibility has been tossed into your daily routine. If you do not like your work, be smart and find another job. If single, others will think that you are far more serious than you are. If attached, you might not enjoy going out so much; cozy times at home will have far more appeal. Share more with your significant other. Virgo can be a real pusher. A baby born today has a sun in Aquarius and a moon in Virgo.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) • • • • Extremes dominate your thoughts, as you keep switching from one perspective to the next. A discussion evolves into a brainstorming session.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) • • • • • Your creativity energizes others. You could gain in some form from a conversation that could cause you to see the big picture.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) • • • • You could be dealing with a difficult situation, like it or not. The good news is that you will make it successfully past any encumbrances.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) • • • Your instincts lead you, and the wise will follow. You recognize your own limitations better than many people.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) • • • Curb spending if possible. You might be revamping a project or other undertaking, which could create an endless pit in your finances.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) • • • • You are full of get-up-and-go, and you know what works. Start visualizing your goals and desires.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) • • Know that it serves you well to slow down and approach a situation differently. You might not be happy with what you are seeing, but you also haven’t chosen a new course yet.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) • • • • • Know what it is that you want from a situation. With this goal in mind, you can create just that. You might not be as receptive as before.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) • • • • Others come forward with a lot of information to share. You might wonder where it all begins.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) • • • • You are wise for how you are looking at a difficult situation. Your sense of humor emerges when dealing with those you care about.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) • • • • Deal with each person in your life without being distracted. You desire to follow through on a certain path, yet there are other options that need to be explored.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) • • • • Defer to others, and make sure you know what needs to happen. A fine-tuned sense of humor separates you from others in a trying situation.