Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Jan. 13, 2012: You are very energetic this year. Foreigners, higher education and a willingness to grow mark the next 12 months. Communication flourishes. Often you seem to know who is calling before you even pick up the phone. If single, you will put yourself out there more, increasing your chances of meeting Mr. or Ms. Right. If attached, this year presents many different opportunities to become even closer. Don’t worry about an occasional quarrel. Virgo points to greater intellectualism. A baby born today has a sun in Capricorn and a moon in Virgo.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) • • • • Being detail-oriented is excellent, but don’t get so involved that you lose sight of your major interest and direction.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) • • • • Consider testing the waters before you leap in. The Bull is known for its patience. Use that quality with good timing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) • • • Consider what is going on behind the scenes or with an important friend or loved one. A thread of what is hidden is about to rear its ugly head.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) • • • • Start moving in a new direction. You could be baffled by what is going on. Test the waters to separate fact from misinformation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) • • Be aware of your need to possess or be in control. Your imagination takes you in many different directions to achieve the end goal.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) • • • • • You seem to have more energy than usual. Others sense this energy. Don’t be surprised by another’s efforts to touch base with you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) • • • In order to understand the dynamics around you, slow down and observe more. Also understand that your mind could be filtering what comes forward.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) • • • • • Don’t hesitate to take the lead; others will follow. Unfortunately, you could be witness to some deluded thinking within your immediate circle.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) • • • • You might send mixed messages without intending to. Pressure comes from a public commitment or professional matter.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) • • • • • Keep reaching out for more information and/or a key person at a distance. You are able to make an imprint by taking a conversation to another level.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) • • • • • You have the ability to make a difference with individuals. If you surround yourself with too many people, your uniqueness melts into the group.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) • • • • • Defer to others, knowing you can reverse course. If someone feels that strongly about a key issue, they need to see what happens when they take the wheel.