HOROSCOPE

FORECAST FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 2009

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Zero in on what you want. Friends play a big role. Be open to friends and associates. You could feel challenged financially. Look at your discomfort as an opportunity to head off a potential problem. Tonight: Happy with a friend or two. How about a game of racquetball?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Though a demanding partner or boss could push you, you still maintain control. Face facts: No one can force someone to do something he or she doesn't want to do. Opportunities will occur by being greatly visible and responsible in the next few months. Tonight: Do only what you want.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You discover opportunities hidden in news. Work with a more evolved and detached vision. You'll like what happens. A partner pitches in and proves to be unusually helpful and resourceful. Tonight: Relax your overactive mind.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Consider your options. A partner offers many more resources than you first realized. Use your resourcefulness to reach a goal. Don't forget the importance of mobilizing associates and friends. Everyone needs a crowd rooting him or her on -- you are no different! Tonight: Only what makes you smile.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Clearly you cannot control key partners or associates. Any attempt could be futile or touchy. Listen to feedback from a boss or someone you look up to. Take a stand that is fluid, and you will be able to incorporate new information. Tonight: Imagination counts when making plans.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Your ability to get to the bottom of a problem helps you through what could be a revolving door. Think less about the options that surround a potential possibility, and work with the facts and the here and now. Cut stress with a brief walk. Tonight: Easy does it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Togetherness is the "proposed" theme of the day. Ideas bubble up left and right. Nervousness earmarks a key relationship. You might not be comfortable with what comes up. You demonstrate more fire than in the recent past, surprising many. Tonight: Dinner for two.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You are on top of your game and able to clear out a lot of problems, if you don't demand center stage. Work on effectiveness rather than gaining the limelight. Your words remain clear and at times incisive. Help others understand your objective. Tonight: Go with another's ideas.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Notice an increase in communication and the possibility of more options in your daily life. Where you sometimes saw the cup as half-empty, work on looking at the cup as half-full. Go with a positive attitude and ideas. Tonight: Play it low-key.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Your drive and energy earmark your success. You know when you have had enough or want to turn a situation around. Listen to news that heads in your direction, especially if it impacts your finances. Everything will turn out positively, most certainly in the long run. Tonight: Avoid risking.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Obstacles might appear from a difficult family member or roommate. You can get through nearly any problem because of your energy. As of today, Lady Luck will be in your pocket for a while. Don't take any wild risks anyway. Tonight: Happy close to home.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Talk and be a good listener. Remember, you don't need to share everything you think. Learning the role of discretion could be more important than you realize. Question possibilities in a meeting. A group effort counts. Tonight: Hang out with friends.