THURSDAY, JAN. 16, 2025

Entertainment comes at a price. Take your time when making purchases or investing in something you will have to live with for a long time. Budget wisely this year and explore options that help you avoid debt. Make personal success and saving money your goal.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Make a point to talk to experts, expand your mind and discover what’s available to you. A job offer or promotion is within reach if you take the initiative, send out resumes or pick up additional skills.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19): Observation will help you avoid a mistake. You may crave change, but sit tight if the timing is off. Spend more time rearranging or clearing your space to suit your needs.

Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20): You can be receptive without going overboard. An offer that isn’t applicable to your situation has no value. Choose what makes the most sense and offers you something of value.

Aries (March 21-April 19): Tidy up, clear a passage that leads to what you want to do next and get started. An energetic approach to life will help you stay in shape and take better care of yourself and what and who you value.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Curb your emotions and concentrate on what you must achieve. The more focused you are, the less criticism and interference you’ll encounter. Be blunt and stick close to home and the people you love.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Don’t push your luck with people in the know; if you mislead or promise the impossible, you’ll face the consequences. A tempting offer will be a trap that you should avoid.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): Concentrate on getting ahead. Communication and following through with your promises will put you in command. Reward yourself; it will give you the boost you need to outperform the competition.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Money and emotions will lead to unnecessary purchases. If you need a place to reflect, take a walk in the woods. Returning to nature will improve your perspective and encourage a happier lifestyle.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The response you receive from others will tell you what to consider doing next. Simplicity and a tight budget will help ease stress and offer freedom to do something you enjoy.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Listen and learn. Put a call out to experts; it will spark your imagination and help you personalize the information you gather to fine-tune what you want to pursue.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22): Don’t bank on someone else changing to suit your needs. Size up a partnership situation and take care of what matters to you most.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21): Look for opportunities and partnerships, and study the most efficient and budget-friendly ways to follow through with your plans. Avoid negative people and put your best foot forward.