Here is your astrological forecast for Thursday, Jan. 8, courtesy of your resident scopetress Jen Bem.

Aries 03.21-04.19 Use your powers of persuasion instead of pressuring a friend or significant other into doing things your way. Mercury will help you convince everyone that your way is truly the best.

Taurus 04.20-05.20 Don’t let emotions get the best of you today. Crying when you’re watching a sad movie is OK, but sobbing at work because your co-worker had a better idea at a meeting is not.

Gemini 05.21-06.21 Uranus is making you feel very needy. Expect to call your honey every hour for reassurance on whatever you’re doing. You won’t be happy unless someone is walking you through the day.

Cancer 06.22-07.21 Look your best this afternoon because an encounter with an influential person is inevitable. You wouldn’t want to be in sweats with pizza stains on your shirt during any important run-ins.

Leo 07.22-08.22 Don’t get caught up in everyone’s economic stress today. As long as you watch your budget, you won’t have to worry. You have enough on your plate.

Virgo 08.23-09.22 Feeling sorry for yourself and all the terrible things going on in your life can be blamed on self-centered Jupiter. Of course you need someone to blame because everything is awful and none of it is your fault, right?

Libra 09.23-10.22 Stop holding onto that fight you had with your significant other. Holding a grudge is not going to make you feel better or help the situation. Forgive, forget and move on.

Scorpio 10.23-11.21 A sassy moon will have your wit on fire this afternoon. You’ll be making so many snarky remarks, people will suggest you write for a sitcom. Well, those people who weren’t burned by your comments.

Sagittarius 11.22-12.21 Experimenting with your look is not the best idea today. It’s possible you’ll break out those old acid-washed jeans and believe they’re suitable for the office. Stay safe and stick to what you know.

Capricorn 12.22-01.19 Be the bigger person when a co-worker corners you into an argument. This doesn’t mean roll over and give in. Just don’t turn it into the huge ordeal he is trying to make it.

Aquarius 01.20-02.18 One of your secrets will be discovered today. Perhaps you’re a sucker for boy bands and pop princesses, or maybe everyone will find out you save old toenail clippings. Everyone has something.

Pisces 02.19-03.20 You’re feeling a bit anxious today, so plan a killer weekend for you and your closest friends. Nothing huge, but if you’ve got the time and energy to plan an outing, why not?

Jen Bem provides your horoscope Monday through Friday online and in b, the paper.

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