Horoscopes: Friday, Dec. 23, 2022

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Someone seems to pick up what you’re throwing down even when no one else does. You’re now getting a sense of destiny intertwined. Tonight features the giving and receiving of compliments.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You could overcomplicate things by trying to give more and differently than what is necessary. All together now: “All you need is love. Love is all you need.” — The Beatles

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You will drop ideas like seeds. They will not take root immediately and will likely travel on. Whatever was keeping you from maximum enjoyment will be dissolved by your excellent attitude.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You tend to take the lead in unknown situations. If you’re not sure how to proceed, save yourself some time by checking to see if anyone else knows more than you do. If not, you’ll figure it out as you go.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Contrary to what Copernicus proposed in the 16th century, the planets do not orbit in perfect circles around the sun. Though imperfect, their journey is consistent and predictable, kind of like your orbit of a certain loved one.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Social scientists have proved that untrained people typically don’t read emotional expressions as accurately as they think they do. You’ll do better than most because you try harder to understand people’s feelings.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Engaging, entertaining people are said to have a lot of personality. There are instances when it helps, and other times when toning it down seems like the smart thing to do. You’ll be a genius at matching the tone you’re in.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Ask yourself why you want to do a thing or have a thing. The answer will open up more options to you. There are more ways than one to go about your goals. An expedient route will save you much hassle.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your plan hinges on your ability to influence someone’s opinion or change their mind. People won’t respond to direct persuasion though. Casual and subtle moves are more effective than direct influence.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Focus on the task and not on the amount of time it takes to complete it. Executing a task is not inherently stressful but once you add in the pressures of a deadline, it changes everything.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There’s someone in your life who needs your emotional warmth and focus and could even be healed by it. Even so, you are the one who will benefit most from the exchange.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Someone is thinking about you intently. Although it feels nice to know that you are being considered, you should also know that the other person sees you not as you are, but as he or she expects you to be.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 23). Refusing to let life steer you from your purpose, you embrace your role as the architect of your future. You’ll get new building materials in 2023. More highlights: You’ll see a place you’ve been curious about for years, and you’ll dive into a new relationship with your heart and mind completely open. Leo and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 12, 4, 44 and 38.