Horoscope: Jan. 5

Aries (March 21-April 19): Tabulate your debts. This is a good day to bring it down to the bottom line.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): There will be much in this day to make you feel like the luckiest person on Earth.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): You may feel that you lack the control you once had over a certain part of your life. Assess what you do have control over, and go from there.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): You will soon make a difference in a scenario that is not so easily managed. The skills you need cannot be acquired overnight, so make a commitment for the long term.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You’ll test yourself to see where you stand. The problem is that you are a harsh judge. Soften up!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You don’t have to look at your watch to know you are hungry. Mentally scan your body and feel its messages.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): By endeavoring to make the future you more comfortable, healthy and happy, you will do the same for the present you.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): It would be unwise to drive while reading and eating a sandwich. In some way, you are trying to do this in your life.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Part of the appeal of travel is that you don’t know what to expect. You can choose your destination, but you can’t choose your adventure. Plan your next trip.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You have been given a plan to work from, but think of it as a guide instead of a hard-and-fast set of laws. Trusting your judgment will be more fun.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): What you want is doable, but something has to give in order to make it all work. It won’t be hard to decide.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Your body wants something different. Perhaps it’s more sleep or more exercise. Pay attention to what your body wants, and reconfigure your schedule.

Today’s birthday (Jan. 5): You hold the recipe for happiness, and all you have to do is follow it. You’ll have a cheering section this month. February brings better structure to your schedule. April is your chance to commit to a professional goal. There’s a big celebration in May. Invest in yourself in June. A dear wish is fulfilled in July. Leo and Virgo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are 40, 15, 32, 12 and 45.