HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, January 31, 2019:

This year you can swing between a work-related mentality and a devil-may-care attitude. You will enjoy your life and each facet of it more completely. You will learn to balance different parts of your life. If single, you will meet people from various areas of your life. The person you could choose to be with might be a friend first. That could prove to be an excellent foundation for a relationship. If attached, the two of you often can be found out and about together. Still, you prize your privacy as a couple. This anchors your bond. CAPRICORN always wants to know what is going on.

ARIES (March 20-April 19): You might be more exacting and demanding than you realise. Your feelings need to be positively directed to keep you from feeling frustrated or angry. Understand that others care about how you feel but might be limited in meeting your demands. Tonight: Take a strong role in making plans.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): One-on-one relating remains a strong suit of yours during the workday. You prefer that type of exchange, as it makes you feel more complete. Find out, if you can, what is bothering the other party. This person might not want to open up or might not feel secure enough to reveal what is going on. Do not make it a big deal. Tonight: Weigh the pros and cons of taking a long-talked-about vacation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your sense of direction needs to suffice for the moment. Getting feedback from a loved one or an associate might be difficult at the moment. Others seek you out, resulting in a need to screen calls. Postpone socialising. You have a lot to do. You need to clear out present work before you can relax. Tonight: Now, catch up with friends.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your emotional depth helps you identify with a loved one or partner. You might not agree with him or her. However, you do understand where this person is coming from. Keep the moment light, if possible. The other party could feel uncomfortable otherwise. Tonight: Say “yes” to a special offer.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22): Allow your adventurous spirit to dominate. You enjoy relating to others. Be careful — a flirtation could begin out of nothing, or the other party might misinterpret your attention. Be aware of how much your charisma draws others toward you and also fuels your fantasies. Tonight: Try to make it an early night.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept 22): You could feel as if you cannot move in one direction or another. Use this semi-stalemate to open up conversations and see where movement is possible. Feelings flow, and suddenly ideas pop up. The unexpected marks a new choice. Tonight: Tap into your imagination when making plans.

LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22): Make an effort to have much-needed discussions. You might like agreements, but you need to accept your differences first. Talks help a negotiation. However, you find someone you are dealing with to be out of sorts or erratic. You will see eye to eye soon enough. Tonight: Head home early.

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): Stay in touch with your financial limitations when shopping. You could feel confused by a child or a loved one. Actually, this person works well when a haze surrounds an issue. Goodwill flows between you. You soon will be on the same page. Tonight: Hang out with friends.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): No one can stop you when you decide to go for something. Confusion surrounds others who would like to interfere but cannot. Caring evolves, and with it, people feel less threatened. A family member or a matter around your home could shake up the status quo. Tonight: Make it your treat.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Use the morning to centre yourself and rethink a decision. Your gentle manner comes through when dealing with others. It draws a positive response. You could bring others around to your way of thinking if you do not make a hard push. Tonight: Nap, then decide.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Use the daylight hours to focus in on high priorities. A meeting will be successful if scheduled midday. Listen to different opinions. Your caring evolves the more you understand what worries others. Surprises surround you. Tonight: Let it be just for you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You take charge in work-related matters. As a result, you finally see flow and acknowledgment. You express your appreciation for a job well done. Know that you did make a difference here. Finances go back and forth, figuratively speaking. Make a decision accordingly. Tonight: The more people around you, the more fun you will have.

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