Today’s Birthday (Jan. 21) — Don’t let friends talk you out of your savings this year. A risky proposition takes a long time to show a profit — and there’s a chance it never will. Stick with the tried and true, no matter how great the temptation to gamble.
To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
Aries — Today is an 8. Focus on your work and try to block out distractions. That’s the only way you’ll come anywhere close to the perfection you’re after. Make the effort.
Taurus — Today is a 6. A disagreement about finances could cause domestic unrest, but it’s a temporary condition. That goes for both the financial stress and the domestic.
Gemini — Today is a 7. Although the pressure you’ve been under is easing, you may notice you’re exhausted. You didn’t have time to fall apart before. Allow yourself that luxury, in private.
Cancer — Today is a 7. The pace has been fast lately, and it isn’t slowing down. All the more reason to take a few moments to plan your day and week. Miss details and you lose.
Leo — Today is a 6. You may be catching flak from people you thought were on your side. The benefits of a recent endeavor are spread thin when divided among many. Advise patience and persistence.
Virgo — Today is a 5. You’re not exactly getting 100 percent agreement. It’s more like you’re insisting on a realistic approach while others are foolish idealists. Keep at it. They’ll thank you later.
Libra –Today is a 7. You’re liable to run into a nest of forgotten details soon. These are squiggly little nits that can’t be left again — they’ll only make your life more uncomfortable. Clean them up.
Scorpio — Today is a 6. A person who says you don’t have enough money isn’t necessarily your enemy. One who says he can get it for you isn’t necessarily your friend. Hold off on a big purchase.
Sagittarius — Today is a 6. Expect to take a few hits and receive some biting criticism. You can hold your own, but you’ll encounter resistance when venturing into new territory. Show you’re tough enough.
Capricorn — Today is a 6. You can get a message through if you’re delayed. Work and other obligations make travel difficult, and an agreement isn’t forthcoming, either. Changes are under way, so be patient.
Aquarius — Today is a 7. Don’t spend too much on a child or another loved one out of guilt. Change your ways instead.
Pisces — Today is a 5. Try not to argue with a person who’s on your side. If the two of you work together, you can topple a formidable adversary, or at least hold your own.
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