Horoscope: Jan. 17

Aries (March 21-April 19): Express your excellent style, regardless of whether there is anyone around to notice. You feel terrific when you look terrific. Romance begins while you’re busy taking excellent care of yourself.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): The theme is compassion. Having more of it requires an effort, but you won’t be sorry you tried. See a problem from at least three points of view before you make a judgment.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Stress is worked out through exercise. Take care of the physical you and your world of thoughts runs beautifully too. Tonight, you change the rules. After all, it’s your game.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): Your dreams belong to you, but more importantly, you belong to them. Let them lead you. Do not doubt that the path you have stumbled upon is the right one for you. You are not here by mistake.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Cooperation is love. By the same token, uncooperative situations are not reflections of love. Find ways to get along without giving up your own truth. A generous dose of compassion and humor will be key.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Recognize negativity for what it is – an opinion that takes you out of the enjoyment of the here and now. Put a stop to thoughts that make you feel inadequate. You’re perfectly suited to the situation you’re in.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Loved ones are pleased to hang with you. Since you don’t go for mushy stuff, they don’t know how to show you. Tonight brings an aha moment.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): It may startle you when others offer to pay for what you would do free any day of the week. You can’t help but make money when you do what you love.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Who is the rainmaker in your life? Not the one you think. Relationships with the most unlikely people bring your next big success. So keep an open mind while you get out there and shake some hands.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Keeping ahead of events is nearly impossible if you think too much. So, stop thinking. Turn on the intuition, and start surfing the psychic ether.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may be quietly looking forward to a time when you don’t have to do the thing you’re doing now. Yes, that day will come. But spending your time in the future only robs you of the glorious now.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): A veil is lifted, and we can see exactly why we chose a certain person to act out a particular role in the crazy play called life. Ask the magic question: What can I learn from this that will help me grow?

Today’s birthday (Jan. 17): A wacky connection leads to new work in February. The dollars you save allow you a luxurious purchase in April. Your boldest moves are rewarded in September. Wedding bells ring in October. Scorpio and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are 44, 12, 3, 18 and 53.

Holiday Mathis writes her column for Creators Syndicate Inc. The forecast should be read for entertainment.