Horoscope: Friday, Jan 9

You don’t have to move with the times if you don’t feel like it. Just because others are jumping on the newest bandwagon or signing up for the latest craze does not mean you have to as well. Be a real individual – go your own way.

Just because someone occupies a position of power does not mean you have to go along with everything they say and do. Today’s Sun-Pluto link suggests you may have to make a stand and put principle first. Others will admire you for it.

Life does not have a duty to come to you and the sooner you come to terms with that fact the better. If you take the attitude that everything you want will just fall in your lap this weekend it’s quite likely you will be disappointed.

You can expect a warm and friendly environment at work today, Taurus. Enjoy the conversations with your co-workers, but don't take anything at face value. There may be someone in your midst out to sabotage you. You don't need to worry about it too much, just take care to document any ideas or insights you have. You may need proof that they’re original.

You certainly are in a strange mood today, Gemini. True, things have been going smoothly for the past few days, but be careful not to fool yourself. "Pride comes before a fall," as the expression goes. You should be wary of the way you treat your lover now. You're likely to be dismayed by your sweetie's attitude, yet you're the one who has strayed from reality.

Try to make sure you get some quality time to yourself today, Cancer. Your nature is one that thrives on intense thought, creativity, sexuality, and emotion. Without adequate time alone in a space that’s comfortable for you, you may begin to feel worn out. Such things as irritability or withdrawal can be strong indicators that it's high time you were alone with yourself. Make some plans for this today.

Have you felt somewhat lost for the past few days? The fog may lift today and enable you to situate yourself at last. You're probably eager to settle a question that has nagged at you and interfered with your judgment. However, you should be patient, especially if it has to do with emotional matters. Try to understand, but don't take immediate action. You'll be more objective beginning tomorrow.

You have plenty of plans and you honestly believe they will work out in your favor but don’t start counting your chickens before they are hatched. You should know by now that few things in life go by the numbers, not even for those who can count.

Yes, it would appear that some individuals are talking behind your back and hoping that you will react but since when have you been the sort to let gossip upset you? Besides, most people are still on your side and willing you to succeed.

Body and soul might seem out of balance today. A part of you may long to break from society and live a more spiritual life, but worldly responsibilities and an attachment to your current lifestyle could get in your way. These things don't happen overnight, Libra. You have to let them develop in their own way, in their own time. Right now, find balance between the spiritual and the material.

You will have to make some tough decisions over the next few days, the kind that will annoy some people and leave others dismayed. What matters, however, is that they are decisions which feel right to you. What the rest of the world feels is of no concern.

It's a great day to set some of your ideas into motion, Sagittarius. The courage you need to forge ahead is available to you with this day's planetary aspects. All you need to do is use it. If your thoughts aren't clear, sit down and write your ideas out. Note the steps you need to take in order to get things rolling and then make your move. Don't let fear or insecurity hold you back!

If long-overdue work has piled up, Capricorn, today is the day to dig in. This is especially so for things you weren't able to handle yesterday. Fortunately, you have added strength and mental acuity. Things will go smoothly. Make the most of this energy by not putting off anything. The pile will just grow if you procrastinate. Do what needs to be done and you'll feel great.

You like to shock but sometimes you go too far and speak and act so outrageously that you actually turn people off. Today’s Sun-Uranus link will bring out the revolutionary in you but you need to stay in touch with reality too.

You are not the sort to stay silent when you see an injustice and what happens today will have you hopping up and down and screaming yourself hoarse. Good for you. The world needs people who are not afraid to stir things up a bit.

It may seem as if you have managed to sweep a relationship problem under the carpet but the approaching full moon warns it will surface again over the next few days. This time you must deal with it once and for all. Yes, you will have to be ruthless.