Horoscopes: Friday, Dec. 1, 2023

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’re participating in something like a game, though many things about it are more important than the win. For instance, you’ll love who you meet, the skills you hone and the feeling of being on a team.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). With the right frame of mind, all can feel centered and settled. Work on it. Turn your scene around a few times in your head so you can get the perspective right. When you’re powerful in your mind, you’re powerful in the world.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It feels good to be needed, but the feeling comes after the fact. Moments of service seem like a blur. Later, when you note your sense of fulfillment and miss the satisfaction of problem-solving, you’ll sign up for more.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The truth is deeply layered, with pockets of mystery sewn into it. This leaves room for your interpretation. You’ll assemble a lovely, empowering, if incomplete story and get comfortable carrying a question.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’re well aware that having access to something doesn’t make it yours. There are entitled and discourteous folks around, but don’t waste time worrying about them. Rest easy knowing you contribute to a respectful society.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your awareness of others is heightened today, and you’ll lean into the team spirit. You’ll notice who needs the assist before they ask for it. And when it’s your turn, you’ll take the help and carry the project on.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You have plenty of room in your life for good influences. New people enter your realm. Those who are already in your life may need to adjust. Be prepared to give extra care and assurances as needed.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You don’t always have to know what a thing means right away to know that it’s significant. You collect the “signs” to be interpreted later. The important thing is that you’re observant. Insights will come at the perfect moment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your intentions are pure, and you’re just not getting the reaction you desire. It’s possible you’re giving the right thing to the wrong people. Find a different audience and test out the theory.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). People make mistakes. You have no problem issuing an apology when you’re in the wrong. But this time, you’re not. You’re the one due an apology and you’ll eventually get it. If given another chance, they’ll treat you better.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). When the ego thinks something is essential, it can produce cravings beyond the physical. Gratitude inoculates you from false need. Differentiating between need and want will save you money and trouble.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There is always someone worse off than you, and better off too. Thanks to recent associations, you now have a fresh perspective and a rare sense of objectivity for your own experience and position.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 1). You are destined to transform the mundane into the extraordinary. Everyday moments become memorable experiences because of your humor, treasured by many, and because of your astonishing attention to detail. Scorpio and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 11, 5, 8, 12 and 40.