Horoscopes for 1/08/10

Aries: Although you want to power your way through today, you get better results if you shower others with optimistic remarks. Then get to work.

Taurus: Exercise your imagination in private. At work, let everyone see you handling your responsibilities up front. You can manage both.

Gemini: Fortunate circumstances allow you to work out complex creative problems. Think everything through before taking the next step.

Cancer: Close associates want your attention every waking moment. Don't plan on independent thinking or action today. Take charge later.

Leo: More effort goes into simple conversation than seems reasonable. Probably no one is being intentionally vague. Ask questions for clarity. Then choose.

Virgo: Finances are tricky for everyone involved. You want to earn more, and your partner wishes to spend. Create a practical dialogue to resolve it.

Libra: Take charge of the situation early. Your work is planned. Others could use guidance. Show them your to-do list and let them make their own choice.

Scorpio: Forceful language must include practical information so others can fulfill their role the way you want them to. Temper it with kindness.

Sagittarius: It takes some work to whittle down expectations to fit the budget. Even so, everyone gets at least part of what they want.

Capricorn: A visitor to your home stirs up trouble unintentionally. No one was prepared for this addition. You can handle the logistics, and it works out.

Aquarius: Team effort gets you farther down the line than individual work. Someone's put money into the pot to get everything finished.

Pisces: Someone surprises you with a bill much larger than expected. You don't need to pay all at once. Others may contribute to help out.