Horoscope for Saturday, January 11, 2025

Moon alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 5:30 to 10:45 p.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Gemini into Cancer.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Be extra clear in all your communications with others today to avoid confusion. Meanwhile, cut yourself some slack if you want to spend time daydreaming or being lost in a fantasy world. On the upside, your imagination is excellent today! Take it easy.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is a poor day to make important financial decisions because an element of confusion is present. This means you might have misinformation. People dealing with you might make mistakes or they might try to deceive you — could go either way. Think twice before you part with your hard-earned cash.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Today is the classic day to kid yourself about something. This is because the moon is in your sign at odds with fuzzy Neptune. This can make the emotional aspects of relationships difficult. People (including you) are inclined to dodge the truth. "Who, me?"

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Today you might feel disoriented, mildly troubled and ready to second-guess yourself. Relax, because this is a fleeting thing that is gone by the end of the day. Nevertheless, because you lack the confidence of your convictions, do nothing important. Take it easy.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Your interactions with friends and members of groups might be a bit confusing today. Although you feel sympathetic for someone and want to extend a helping hand, your efforts could be misunderstood by someone. Or perhaps you misunderstand what they want? Don't jump the gun.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Be careful because your communications with parents, bosses and people in authority could be confusing today. Make no assumptions. Make an effort to clarify what others expect of you. Make sure they understand what you are saying to them. Communications are cloudy!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Your appreciation of beauty is heightened; nevertheless, be careful about spending money and buying beautiful art objects, which you like to do, because there's an element of hazy confusion present in the world today. It's brief. Gone by the end of the day. Poor day to spend money.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Because you might be focused on making decisions about inheritances, shared property, taxes, debt or other financial matters, do be aware that this is a poor day to do this. Your information might be faulty. People might jump to the wrong conclusions. Just relax and take it easy.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Don't try to do too much today. This is good day to relax. However, discussions with partners and close friends are subject to misunderstandings. If you're dealing with an important issue, make an effort to clarify what's going on, especially about health matters.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

If you're at work today or dealing with pets, issues might get confusing. Remember that when something is really confusing, it means you don't have the right facts and you don't know it. Therefore, postpone important decisions. Relax and take it easy.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This is an excellent day for creative work or hanging out with kids or socializing because you feel laid-back. Nevertheless, you're open to new ideas and concepts. In fact, your imagination is heightened! However, this is a poor day to make important decisions about kids. Be aware of this.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Family conversations might be confusing today because a misunderstanding or incorrect assumptions. It's also remotely possible that someone is hiding something or dodging the truth. Either way, be aware that issues are easy to misunderstand. Postpone decisions for tomorrow.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Singer Mary J. Blige (1971) shares your birthday. You're a hard-working, truth-seeking perfectionist. You want the answers to the big questions. You're efficient and astute. Take time to enjoy this year because it's your turn to have fun! Let your guard down and loosen up a bit. Old friends may reappear to rekindle friendships.