Horoscope: Jan. 18

Aries (March 21-April 19): You’ll apply your brainpower to a situation and come up with effective answers that could only come from you.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Spending time with an accomplished person will inspire you to take risks and live with great courage.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): You defy labels, and that makes people curious. They will ask you more questions just to figure out who you are. You keep everyone guessing.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): People remember you because you make an impression. It’s a problem for some, but not for you.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Events that trigger old patterns will be quickly forgotten. But if you can stimulate a new pattern, the experience will be remembered for years to come.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’ll start some fun conversations, but ending them might be a problem.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You are in the process of learning. There’s a limit to how much you can do in a day. Go easy.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Someone you hire will do much more than you expected. This will be a major treat. You may even be able to have some leisure time.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You exude energy and joy when you feel good. That’s why the situation that is most comfortable for you will spread happiness.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You have a habit of watching for opportunities, and that is why you are luckier than those who are too busy to look for good fortune.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can be alone when you need to be. However, today calls for company, so make that happen.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Staying true to your word, you will weave yourself into the fabric of society and do what you were meant to do.

Today’s birthday (Jan. 18): Within the next eight weeks, you will enter into or renew a partnership that touches every part of your life in a positive way. Work challenges lead you to hone your message or product, which helps you increase your income in March. May puts a hot ticket in your hand. June brings sudden popularity or even fame. Virgo and Leo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are 30, 4, 44, 18 and 31.