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Horoscopes by Holiday for January 11

The Sagittarius moon puts a touch of wanderlust into the mix. Whatever the problem is, it can probably be solved by a bit of meandering. Walk away, drive away or take a plane. What you see in the new part of the world will give you the answer. Do come home and apply what you've learned, though. Otherwise, it's just avoidance.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). If you're not a frequent flier, you may make efforts to become one now, as you realize the benefits provided by a change of location. The more you see of the world the more you like it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You are kind and sweet, though you don't want to be thought of as "harmless" as it implies "powerless," too. Better for others to think of you as "dangerous" and stay on their toes wondering what you'll do next.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). If you tell it like it is, everyone will fall asleep. The action is just too boring unless you give it a juicy spin. Embellish, even mythologize, the events. You have an amazing gift for storytelling.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Figure out how you'd like others to react to you. If you know what you want from them, you'll be in a position of power today. Your innate charm attracts attention and compliance.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Embrace innovation, but do so in theory only. Investigate the possibilities without making any major decisions. More research will be necessary. Don't download any new software.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your maturity and ability to see the big picture will win out over your emotional sensitivity. Your self-confidence will allow you to take risks that others dare not endeavor for fear of rejection.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You'll implement games, stir up a bit of drama and blow things out of proportion. There's no harm in making life a little more colorful. In fact, others are counting on you to do so.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). When loved ones need you, you will be tough and adaptable, helping them however you can. You'll be an advocate for someone weaker, younger or less experienced.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Relating to others usually comes easily to you — sometimes too easily. You long for the challenging job of getting to know someone whose ways are foreign to you. You'll meet just the person.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). If you're going to rally behind a cause today, it should be one that benefits you personally in a very tangible and exciting way.

You can only change the world by changing yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You put something on the agenda that requires physical and emotional daring. You're not accident prone, though you can expect a certain amount of wobbliness when trying something new.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Does the cyclical nature of life mean it is unending? You'll feel a strong connection to a situation or person and may assign a mystical meaning to this resonance.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 11). Realizing the impermanence of a situation, you push the boundaries. It's this disregard for establishment that makes you a compelling and artistic person to watch. Singles attract the attention of new love in February. Couples experience a new wave of romance, too. Family additions happen in April. Taurus and Pisces people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 17, 4, 15, 43 and 52.

JANUARY MAKEOVER MADNESS — NEW YEAR, NEW YOU: The energy of transformation is powerful fun. What better time to apply it than in the first weeks of the new decade? Furthermore, makeovers aren't just for faces. Each sign has a special focus for its transformational energy. Last week we looked into Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius and Capricorn for their focus on luck and success in the new year. AQUARIUS benefits from improvements that focus on the financial sector of life. And since Aquarians adore technology, software may be involved in the process. Getting organizational tools in place to help with budgeting, planning and bill paying will definitely be worth the effort. The startup cost will be quickly outweighed by the immediate benefit of feeling masterful on the subject of money. It's not how much you have but how well you manage it that counts. PISCES makes improvements in the area of communication. This is about more than upgrading one's phone service, although that might be part of the process. Pisces will enjoy creating a better system for contacts, making it easy to get in touch with friends, family, supporters and colleagues. Facilitating these connections will be immediately and impressively rewarding.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Nine-time Grammy Award-winner Mary J. Blige is a Capricorn who is devoted to hard work and bettering her best. And even though this multiplatinum-selling songstress leads with her ambition and powerful voice, her moon is in sensitive Cancer, indicating a deeply emotional makeup. Her latest album's title says it all: Stronger with Each Tear.

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