Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Virgo. Happy Birthday for Friday, Jan. 17, 2025: You are confident, tenacious and decisive. You have a strong sense of purpose and drive. You’re also a team player. This is the last year of a nine-year cycle, which is why it is time to take inventory of your life and let go of what is no longer relevant. ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★ This might be a challenging day at work for you. Very likely, authority figures, the government or some kind of behind-the-scenes energy will block what you want to do. Ironically, a boss (or a parent) might be sympathetic. That’s small, but it’s something. Tonight: Look sharp. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★ Children might be an increased responsibility today. Likewise, plans related to vacations, social outings, the arts or the entertainment world and even the hospitality industry might be stifled. No wonder you have strong feelings to escape. “I’m outta here!” Tonight: Learn and discover something. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★ Today you might want to have some quiet time at home; however, you might be challenged by parents, authority figures or others who don’t agree with your plans. Don’t get caught up in a power struggle with anyone. Sidestep this with grace if you can. Tonight: Check your finances. CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★★ This is a mildly accident-prone day for you, so pay attention to everything you say and do. Meanwhile, you might feel a bit worried today, because no matter what you try to do, you’re challenged by authorities or people who tell you that you can’t do something. (Discouraging.) Tonight: Listen and cooperate. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★ This is a poor day for important financial discussions. Very likely, if you challenge someone today, their response will be, “Talk to the hand.” It’s a poor day to deal with banks. It’s also a poor day to ask for a loan or a mortgage. Even shopping is not ideal. Tonight: Get organized. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★ In one way, this is a positive day for you because the Moon is in your sign, which gives you a small advantage over others. Nevertheless, discussions with partners, close friends and even members of the general public will not flow easily. Someone might block your plans. “Whaat?” Tonight: Socialize. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★ Don’t expect things to go your way today. Even if you keep a low profile, whatever you try to do, even in small ways, will be blocked by rules, regulations, authority figures or even the restrictions of health issues. Therefore, don’t push the river. Take it easy. Tonight: Relax. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★ Keep things light when talking to friends, as well as members of groups and organizations, today. This is not the day to get on your soapbox and espouse your views. Au contraire! Others, especially younger people, might not agree, and they’re vocal about it. Take it easy. Tonight: Chatty conversations. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★ Responsibilities with home, family and parents cannot be ignored today, as you will soon find if you try to press on with other matters related to your outer world. Therefore, face your responsibilities and deal with them as well as you can. Just do it. Tonight: Check your belongings. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★ Avoid controversial discussions, which might soon mushroom into arguments today. Likewise, be careful when dealing with issues at colleges and universities, as well as making travel plans, because your efforts will be blocked by someone. Knowing this ahead of time, pull back. Tonight: You’re in charge. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★ Avoid money squabbles or disputes about shared property or possessions. They could become nasty and petty today. You don’t need this. In fact, you want some peace and quiet right now. You don’t need headaches with others who are telling you what you cannot do. You’re an independent soul! Tonight: Enjoy sweet solitude. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★ Be as diplomatic and accommodating as you can be today to get along with others, because even then, it will be difficult. Someone you know, perhaps a partner, spouse or close friend, might raise objections to whatever you want to do. Or they might accuse you of doing this. Bummer. Tonight: Be friendly! Related Articles Horoscopes | Daily horoscope for Jan. 16, 2025 Horoscopes | Daily horoscope for Jan. 15, 2025 Horoscopes | Daily horoscope for Jan. 14, 2025 Horoscopes | Daily horoscope for Jan. 13, 2025 Horoscopes | Daily horoscope for Jan. 12, 2025 BORN TODAY Actor Jim Carrey (1962), actress Zooey Deschanel (1980), actress Willa Fitzgerald (1991)