Aries: While it’s important to be open to new ideas, don’t give in to thoughtless notions or unnecessary changes. Sometimes, it might be best to leave things as they are. Don’t overreact if someone questions your loyalty or trustworthiness.

Taurus: Your special someone may be preoccupied for a few hours, leaving you with more time to dedicate towards yourself. Use determination to achieve your own goals. Your friends may open doors for you leading to beneficial opportunities.

Gemini: Multitasking requires a versatile and diverse mind. You may be quite adept at handling multiple tasks simultaneously. However, you might find yourself trying to please too many people too often or promise more than you can comfortably deliver.

Cancer: You may need to put in some effort to achieve profitability and success. However, avoid making sudden changes in policies or routines that could eventually backfire. People want to know they can rely on you to back your words with action.

Leo: A few well-placed words and an honest discussion may lead to reconciliation soon. Restore peace and shift your focus to your goals and passions. Those around you might be interested in advancing, and there may be a sense of camaraderie you can leverage.

Virgo: A temporary dry period of resources could soon pass. You might have recently misjudged your spending or income; a helpful friend could offer wise advice, or an opportunity might arise that helps you reach an important and worthy goal.

Libra: Flexibility is key to successful outcomes; bend, but don’t break. Be more understanding if a loved one is unpredictable or seems wired for a few hours. Consider making time to reflect on your current projects and long-term goals.

Scorpio: Passion-led actions could lead to tricky situations, don’t let your fantasies and dreams completely take over. Resist the temptation to suddenly change tasks, get involved in an irresistible obsession, or hook up with a new acquaintance.

Sagittarius: Pesky details or minor emergencies might briefly disrupt your schedule. Consider keeping your ear to the ground so you can listen for wise advice and helpful information. Your neighborhood may be the topic of conversation.

Capricorn: Constantly tweaking a project could result in something completely unrecognizable from the original. Consider moving on and focusing your energy on planning the next endeavor. Project-related situations could come full circle or reach a peak.

Aquarius: Your skillset is exceptional. Consider using your understanding of your industry to make intelligent decisions and effectively showcase your leadership talents. Don’t let a small misunderstanding undermine a key relationship.

Pisces: Be mindful of your responsibilities and goals. Following a trend or giving in to an impulsive whim and spending too much could lead to financial trouble. Find a balance between approaching problems logically and tapping into your intuition.

If Jan. 9 is your birthday: You may feel called to make wise decisions that may affect your financial future during the upcoming two to three weeks. Your street smarts could be in full bloom. It may be tempting to change careers or make impulsive promises in late January or the first half of February. Your loyalties may need to be divided, possibly leaving your success somewhat uncertain. Loved ones may influence your decisions by making the best choices more difficult to make. Better opportunities for advancement could arrive by March when your judgement may also be better. Consider waiting until April to launch your plans. This could potentially be a good month to make crucial decisions or to embrace new opportunities.

Magi Helena, Tribune Content Agency