Horoscopes

Friday, Jan. 16, 2009

This astrological feature is published for entertainment. Its predictions have no reliable basis in scientific fact.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19):
This continues to be a time of hard work. Just accept this, because your rewards will follow in 2010-11. Sometimes we play; sometimes we work.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20):
Basically, you're trying to figure out what you want to be when you grow up -- no matter how old you are. Some will have increased responsibilities with children.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20):
Continue to work to establish a solid anchor for yourself in the world. You need to create a safe home, a refuge for yourself.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22):
You're still in a state of flux with job changes and residential moves. This isn't easy, because you're a nester not a nomad!

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22):
At this stage in your life, you're thinking about how you earn money, but in the bigger picture, you're trying to figure out what really matters in life.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22):
For the past few years, you've been setting out in an entirely new direction. This is the beginning of a process of reinventing yourself in the next few years.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22):
You're still in a time of transition where you have to let go of people, places and possessions. Don't think of this as a time of loss -- think of it as newfound freedom.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21):
It's a challenge trying to keep your own independence and your integrity, and at the same time work with groups and ``fit in'' with others. This is what you're learning to do now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21):
At this stage in your life, you see very clearly what is working and what is not. For many of you, it's a time of harvest or a culmination of some sort. Congratulations.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19):
This is a time of preparation, where you are studying and getting ready for a career peak in a few years. Learn as much as you can.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18):
The support from partners and others could be withdrawn now, which simply makes you rely on yourself. This is the lesson you're learning at this point in your life.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20):
Partnerships are a challenge now. You have to undergo readjustments; and with partnerships that have outlived their usefulness -- they're history.

If your birthday is today: You're dignified and creative, but you're also a ball of energy! One part of you likes a structured system with lists and a regular schedule, but another part of you is completely spontaneous. You value learning, and you're open to socializing with all walks of life. People love your enthusiasm. This year you're beginning a new cycle. Open any door.

Also born on this day: Kate Moss, supermodel; Ethel Merman, singer/actress; Sade, singer.