Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012: You could find this year rewarding, especially your dealings with one specific person. You won’t have time for the superficial, as you demand more authenticity from yourself. If single, you could have one friend who becomes very close. This person also could become a romantic tie. With diligence, your work life will become more fulfilling close to your next birthday. Leo can be helpful with money. A baby born today has a sun in Capricorn and a moon in Leo.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) • • • • You understand passion and extremes better than many people. Your ability to flex emerges, even with a difficult person.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) • • • You might want to check out an investment or handle a matter that is personal. Accomplish or handle only what you must.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) • • • • • Keep conversations flowing, and worry less about others’ responses. Don’t lose yourself; remain your own person.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) • • • • Be willing to change directions. If you don’t try or explore this opportunity, you could be sorry at a later date.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) • • • • • You beam, and another person cannot help but come toward you. A serious matter needs to be dealt with, no matter what else might be going on.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) • • • Be sensitive to others. At present, your ability to feel seems to be enhanced. Be willing to pull back and consider how it might feel to be in another’s shoes.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) • • • • • Zero in on what you want. A meeting or conversation reminds you to get rid of negativity. In the same spirit of optimism, you could go way overboard.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) • • • Take a stand, yet know that someone else might be right too. Your instincts point to how to deal with someone instrumental to your life.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) • • • • • Keep reaching out for someone at a distance. You might want to investigate an option that involves travel, dealing with someone very different and/or taking a course.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) • • • • • Deal with a partner directly. He or she will appreciate the direct contact from you. Envision more of what you desire from this person.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) • • • • Defer to others. You want to investigate the potential that lies between you and another person. Sometimes walking in another’s shoes enhances your understanding.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) • • • Sometimes your routine dominates – much like today! You are able to sneak in a very rewarding conversation. Curb any financial risks in the evening.