Jan. 12: Your daily horoscope

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY

Your imaginative powers are strong at the moment but you need to balance them with realism and common sense. Set yourself targets for the coming year that are well defined and within your reach. If you know what you are aiming for there is every chance you will get it.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20):

Cosmic activity in the area of your chart that rules your vocation is urging you to aim higher than you have ever done before. Don't let the critics and the cynics hold you back by undermining your confidence. Anything is possible if you want it enough.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21):

You seem reluctant to put your point of view across at the moment, even though you clearly have something of value to say. Overcome your doubts and express yourself in the kind of plain and simple language that everyone can understand. Get your message across.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21):

It may look as if someone you work or do business with has been cheating you but the planets warn you cannot trust your senses at the moment, so don't say or do anything provocative, at least not until you can see things a little more clearly.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23):

You won't have any trouble today persuading others to back your ideas but you may have some trouble later on if they don't work out as expected. Both at home and at work you are advised not to make promises you may be unable to keep.

LEO (July 24 - Aug. 23):

Some kind of habit is holding you back and you are desperate to get rid of it. The only danger is that in getting rid of one bad habit you could so easily replace it with another that is 10 times worse. Better the devil you know!

VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23):

It may be fun pointing out the inadequacies of people in positions of authority but be careful. The last thing you need now is to create enemies of those who have the power to make things difficult for you, maybe even make or break your career.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23):

Don't take what you are told at face value today – check the facts for yourself. What friends, relatives and work colleagues say may sound convincing but if you do some digging you will realize you are only being told part of a much bigger story.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22):

You may be resentful that changes of one kind or another have been imposed on you but there is no point making a fuss about it. Go with the flow and don't draw attention to yourself. You will get the chance to change things back again later on.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21):

Resist the temptation to embellish facts or deceive people over the next 24 hours. It may seem like the easy thing to do but in the long-term you are sure to regret it. You have a well-deserved reputation for honesty – don't lose it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20):

You may be inclined to rely on your intuition today but the planets warn that may not be such a good idea. Stick to the facts and, where relationships are concerned, err on the side of caution. That applies to your family life and your work as well.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19):

Try not to let your fears get out of hand. Take your mind off your worries by focusing on the many things you have to be thankful for. By the time you get through them all the day will be over – and tomorrow will be more to your liking.

PISCES (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20):

Whatever else you get up to today don't, repeat don't, take your friends for granted. Those who think highly of you will help you out in any way they can, but if they later discover that you have been playing mind games they won't be too happy.

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