Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014: This year, you will be authoritative when you need to be. People listen to you. You also will follow through on any project or job that appeals to you. Because you tend to go to extremes, you might act out in a relationship, especially if you are attached. Your significant other has the gift of flexibility. Praise him or her for that quality. If single, what appeals to you today might not be so desirable tomorrow. Taurus is as grounded as you are, but he or she is more stubborn! A baby born today has a sun in Capricorn and a moon in Aries if born before 6:24 p.m. Afterward, the moon will be in Taurus.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) • • • • You could be shocked by what goes down, especially after you hear from someone who knows the background of the events.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) • • • Observe what is going on behind the scenes. You might be surprised by how someone can say few words yet still reveal what is happening.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) • • • • Others seem to be acting independently and not in unison with a project. Keeping everyone on the same page will be challenging.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) • • • • Take praise as it is intended to be received. Your energy is very high, so be sure to expend it appropriately; otherwise, you could become snappy and difficult.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) • • • • Keep reaching out to someone at a distance. You might want to get more facts before coming to a final conclusion about an evolving decision.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) • • • • You’ll want to get more information about an important situation. You might ask a question that draws out a money issue.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) • • • • You might have a lot to say, but getting in a word with others, as animated as they are, could be difficult. Be happy to be away from the chaos.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) • • • Pace yourself, as you seem to have a lot to do. You might want to keep an even pace, but an important discussion demands your time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) • • • • Let your creativity help a situation involving your finances. You might want to reach out for more feedback.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) • • • • Think in terms of what needs to happen and what will happen if you let someone run over your more grounded ideas.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) • • • • • Keep reaching out to someone with whom you chat often. This person’s opinion means a lot to you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) • • • • Communication flourishes later in the day, but know that a friend could dump his or her frustration on you.