Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012: Strong feelings open you up. You become more willing to express your vulnerability. As a result, you attract many people and opportunities. You are determined to have your way, and often create more tension. You give mixed messages this year. If you see that this is impacting a budding or existing bond, do your best to end the behavior. You might need to enlist your sweetie to help. Aries wants what they want. Watch out. A baby born today has a sun in Capricorn and a moon in Pisces until 1:15 a.m. Pacific time. Afterward, the moon will be in Aries.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) • • • • You snap, crackle and pop as the new year enters its first day. Don’t wonder why some people might be distancing themselves. They don’t have your energy or enthusiasm.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) • • • You might return to a former stubbornness where you say little, or nothing at all! Give it up and have a discussion later in the day when you feel better.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) • • • • • Let the good times flourish and flow. To make this a vintage first day of the year, choose the perfect company, activity and location. With a little effort, some days can be made close to perfect.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) • • • • You have the qualities of being enduring and caring. You are busy making sure everyone is OK and thinking very little about yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) • • • • • You need a bit of an escape after having to be so present in the moment. Go off and make things happen for you, creating what you need.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) • • • • • You smile, and others respond. But at first the apple of your eye might not respond. Give him or her the space to unwind and relax.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) • • • • Others are unusually challenging, especially in the morning. Sleep in late or ignore what is happening around you. By the afternoon, a talk evolves into a positive exchange.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) • • • You are one of those people who is focused on the task at hand, which could look like supporting your team in front of the TV screen.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) • • • • • Where did this energetic, dynamic person come from? You have always been like that, but right now you have the energy and spirit to let everyone meet the real you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) • • • You demand a lot, but not so much from your daily life. Hanging close to home – perhaps with a visitor or two around, or even a dozen friends – suits you fine.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) • • • • • Getting you off the phone or to cut a chat short could be close to impossible. You find yourself preoccupied catching up on others’ news.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) • • • Take your time; treat a loved one or dear friend as you would like to be treated. Center with family and loved ones for the moment. You could be overly tired.