Horoscopes: Friday, Jan. 12, 2024

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Someone will give you a dose of honesty, but it’s only a dollop. This is just a test to see how well you’re listening. By listening well enough, you can put together the whole truth of a picture.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It is said “there are no stupid questions,” but there are certainly some more relevant than others. You’ll sense the question that is on people’s minds, and you’ll be bold enough to ask on behalf of many.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ve always wanted to move in exciting circles, and now your own inner circle is the most riveting place to be. You may even decide to let someone new into it, which will help you understand just how interesting things have gotten.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). There are no clean endings to this adventure — it’s cliff-hangers all the way. That’s what leads you to the next chapter, then the next book. What’s coming is not quite new. Think of it as a spin-off.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll remember the time before you knew someone. In some ways you were the same back then, but of course every relationship comes with a set of alterations for both parties — a subject worth meditating on today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll do things the smart way instead of the hard way because you’re willing to step back and learn about the whole picture and its interrelating parts. Today is less about working smarter and more about being smarter. You’ll gather more information.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Successful outcomes spring from a chill attitude. There’s a tranquil space within you, and it will be much easier after you find a tranquil space in your environment. Either clear or create a space of your own or go exploring to find one.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You feel you have a duty, though you may not agree with other people’s notion of what it is. The perfect offering lives at the intersection of what you owe, what is easy for you to give, and what will actually help.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’re able to be generous with those who need you because you invest your energy well. Sometimes that means declining frivolous asks and avoiding those who want you to do their dirty work.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Romantic love is more often a roller coaster than an elevator. Either way, it makes you appreciate the steady flow and controllable pacing of other kinds of love. For instance, today, platonic love will be a walk in the park.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). With people who share your humor, the tedious parts of life are opportunities for bonding. The problems can be worked through more easily. You can get a lot accomplished with serious people, but it’s not as fun.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The world is full of potential delights, though you won’t know which ones will be specifically pleasing to you until you sample a variety. After all, nothing is inherently delightful. Pleasure is a response, not design.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan.12). Your theme: love in abundance. You’ll receive and give adoration, lifting those in your circle and wonderful togetherness will be constant source of fulfillment. More highlights: You’ll be an innovator at work. A bonus will give you financial ease. New habits help you build your body and mind, and you will compete in some way too. Gemini and Capricorn adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 20, 1, 15 and 17.