Horoscope for Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021

Moon Alert

After 9:30 p.m. Chicago time, avoid shopping or making important decisions. The moon is in Pisces.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

When interacting with friends and groups, you want to make sure you have freedom of action and freedom of choice. You are always a freedom-loving sign, but today in particular, you don’t want to be hemmed in or told what to do.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

A sudden opportunity to boost your reputation in a positive way might fall in your lap. Whatever happens, however, it has to be on your terms. You don’t want to agree to anything that is restrictive to you. You don’t want commitments that will tie you up.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

A sudden opportunity to travel somewhere or learn something new or take a course might materialize today. Who knows? Something unusual that will expand your world could happen. Nevertheless, whatever happens has to be on your terms so that you feel good about it.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You might receive a financial favor from someone. You might inherit money or you might have an opportunity to use something that someone else owns. Something will probably make you richer. However, you don’t want anything with strings attached. Oh no.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

A friend or a partner might help you to achieve your ambitions. Their support is very important you. And although you welcome their support, you do not want to feel obligated or in debt to anyone. Quite likely, this is not the case; nevertheless, you do value your independence.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

News about a better job might fall in your lap. Or for some of you, something pertaining to your health will be a sudden chance for you to improve your overall physical well-being. Whatever the case, consider yourself lucky!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Some kind of speculation might pay off for you, especially financial speculation. Meanwhile, a surprise invitation might come your way as well. Romance, fun activities with children, a chance to explore the arts are just some options that will please and benefit you.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Something might totally benefit your family, or perhaps it’s something that enriches your home or improves it in some way? Your family might benefit from this wealth or money? Or perhaps, a meeting that takes place where you live will suddenly occur. (Too bad — no money)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Today you’re full of big ideas (and for you, that’s saying a lot). Something out of the blue hits you and you see a great opportunity. If this is the case, you will probably have to act quickly because this window of opportunity will be brief.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You might have an unexpected chance to boost your earnings or get a better job or make some money on the side. For some of you, you might see something that you really want to buy. There’s definitely a possibility to get richer or enhance your assets.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Some kind of “bolt out of the blue” that is a stroke of good luck might happen to you. Be open to this. Whatever happens — you will make sure that your freedom is not infringed upon. (You are an independent-loving sign and you intend to remain independent.)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Today you feel restless about things, which is why you might want to change something or you feel that you need to make a change. Don’t make a change just for the sake of making a change, it has to make sense. Be smart.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor James Earl Jones (1931) shares your birthday. You are quite fortunate; nevertheless, you are hard-working because you take nothing for granted. You have an investigative mind. Exciting changes and opportunities await you this year. Count on new adventures! If you can, explore opportunities to travel. Do whatever you can to expand your world through learning. Welcome change! Your personal freedom is your goal this year.