Horoscopes: Friday, Aug. 23, 2024

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Most people shy away from criticism, but not you. You ask for the honest feedback you can learn from. You want to know what works for others and what doesn’t so you can be as effective as possible.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Avoid being overly skeptical, overthinking things or reading too much into every outcome. Not everyone has a hidden agenda; some people are simply following their natural inclinations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re still new to a certain scene. Today there’s an opportunity in the fact that others aren’t paying close attention. It gives you a chance to experiment to see how to work a situation better.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Because it’s important to you to feel you have balanced honesty with kindness, you’ll take more time in crafting thoughtful responses to people. This extra effort ensures your true feelings come respectfully through.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You have a natural talent for making others feel comfortable, and that’s a wonderful quality. However, it’s also important to share your genuine thoughts and feelings. Authenticity strengthens relationships today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Mental exercises are worth spending some time on. Record your findings, too. The fates favor you now and name you as the one most likely to be struck by a brilliant insight or a personal revelation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Society too-often equates fun with laziness, idleness and avarice, but this is not a healthy perspective. Playfulness is not just for children; it’s the essence of a productive life. Today, you’ll make a fascinating connection while you play.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Success stories are more fun coming from people you don’t know or those you admire from a distance. Success stories from, say, a sibling are not always as palatable. A diplomatic reaction will help you in the future.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). As for the people who demand a lot of attention, you shouldn’t be saddled with the responsibility of being the only one giving it to them. How can you take care of others and yourself, too? Today brings discussion, and solutions will follow.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). No one got more successful by knowing things, and nor does owning things make a person a winner. It’s the application of knowledge and the sharing of resources that make a person successful.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Who has a problem-free life anyway? Problems are life’s spicy seasoning. A bland life without challenges — where’s the fun in that? Embrace the chaos. There will be plenty, and it will keep things interesting.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Giving your attention well can be a lot of work. Socializing can seem like a chore, but just like the other chores, it must be done. The good life can appear in many different ways, but most of them include other people.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 23). The world will see your brave heart through acts of love. You embrace the kind of problems you get to solve this year, knowing that it is through untangling these knots that strong bonds will be born. More highlights: a certification your elders would be proud of, great vitality through small health and fitness changes, and day-to-day duties that make you feel you have finally arrived. Scorpio and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 20, 1, 11 and 13.