Today's Birthday (Jan. 13)
本日壽星（一月十三日）
Just because you're right doesn't mean everyone will agree with you.
You'll still have to convince them. So be patient as well as smart.
就算你是對的，也不代表大家都得同意你的說法，你仍須取信於人，聰明之餘也得有耐心。
Aries (March 21-April 19) 白羊座
It doesn't seem like anybody can get along today. Don't foolishly fan the flames, listen and find a service to provide. They'll all love you for that.
今天似乎每個人都看彼此不順眼，別火上加油，洗耳恭聽並且視情況是否有可效勞之處，他們會因此愛上你的。
Taurus (April 20-May 20) 金牛座
Be patient with yourself. Be a gentle tutor. Don't beat yourself up if the material seems to be hard to learn. Keep at it.
對自己有耐心，以仁慈的方式自我管教，別在生硬難懂的題材上苛求自己，持之以恆即可。
Gemini (May 21-June 21) 雙子座
There's money coming in, but expenses are high. Monitor resources carefully. Accept new assignments -- keep working.
有筆錢會進來，但是代價頗高。盯緊你的資源，接下新任務，並且繼續工作。
Cancer (June 22-July 22) 巨蟹座
Don't let a critic cramp your style, or stifle your confidence. Stand up for yourself and both of you just might end up good friends.
別讓他人的批評妨礙你或減損你的自信，捍衛自己，批評者最後可能是你的好友。
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) 獅子座
Don't assume that what you see is all there is. There's more going on behind the scenes. Take that into consideration.
別以為所見就是全部，更多的內幕也要考慮進去。
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) 處女座
Sure, it's important to have an active social life. You can make all sorts of important contacts. Don't overlook your family, though. They're really the most important.
可以擁有活躍的社交生活，聯繫重要人物，但別忽視家人，他們才是最重要的。
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) 天秤座
Careful scheduling is required to avoid hurt feelings. Don't be off doing business while your family's waiting for you.
要謹慎計劃才不會傷感情。有家人等候別出門辦事。
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) 天蠍座
You may not get as far as you'd hoped, or stay as long as you want. You can still have a wonderful time, however, with the right attitude.
你可能無法如預期中走得遠或待得久，但是態度正確就能擁有美好時光。
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) 射手座
The problem is, you don't have as much as you think, so be careful. You could go over your budget and into your savings in no time.
你的問題在於誤以為自己擁有很多，要謹慎一點，你可能會立刻透支預算，動用到存款。
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) 山羊座
You're intelligent, tough and charming. That's a powerful combination. You'll have the advantage in convincing your opposition to give up.
你聰明、強悍又迷人，這強而有力的組合是你勸降對手的利基。
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) 水瓶座
The work you're doing now requires great sensitivity. There's also an important aspect that's not easily understood. Delve beneath the surface.
你現在著手的工作需要銳利的敏感度，有些要點不易查覺，須深入鑽研。
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) 雙魚座
You're always at your best when you focus your attention on others. Also learn to delegate. You can't be all things to all people.
當你專注於他人時最能盡情揮灑。學習委任工作，你無法取悅每個人。
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