Horoscopes: Friday, Nov. 17, 2023

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Usually, you get a better perspective by backing off of your problem but today, getting closer will help you more. Ask your mind to magnify the bits you should be paying attention to. Instinct will kick in and amaze you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Get your work out of the way so you can be relaxed and at ease when it’s time to have fun. Tonight, you’ll get the chance to enjoy just being you, giving what you want to, nothing more or different than comes naturally.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Even if you would welcome a change, there is something to love about your current status. To embrace where you are is to conserve energy. The more energy you have, the easier it is to make change happen.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). As the chooser instead of the chosen, you’re free to pursue what’s best for you. In food seek nutrition; in service, efficiency; in friendships, levity. Stick to your rules and standards. It’s these criteria that keeps you on track now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). A true friend is someone who is there for you when you need them. Even if you don’t see them often, they are someone you know you can trust. Happiness comes from prioritizing these relationships.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Everyone you meet was a baby once, helpless and in need of being raised. Being in touch with the basic vulnerability we all share emboldens you to take social risks, talk to strangers and generally put yourself out there.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your higher judgment will tell you it’s safe to let go of your inhibitions and become closely involved with other people. There’s no reason to resist, so allow a relationship to take its natural progression through your life.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Shortly after alighting on the best idea ever, you’ll speculate all of the reasons it’s really not. This is the natural pendulum swing of ideas. You’ll only really know its merit when you take it out of thought form and into reality.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). People gain tremendous self-worth from being able to do things for themselves. So, while your desire is to be of service, you’re also well aware that sometimes it’s better to teach others, then stand back and watch them take it from there.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It’s surprising how little awareness some people have of their own talents. It takes an outsider to provide illumination. The compliments you give will be meaningful in both content and timing. You help people understand their strengths better.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Though sometimes you’ve felt crowds were a nuisance, causing traffic, long lines and other inconveniences, today the crowd is your friend. It offers protection and a certain atmosphere that induces a feeling of well-being and happiness.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’re a deep thinker but stay in the shallows today because you will need to decide quickly and without much research. You’ll guess well because your perceptive subconscious mind is working all the time.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 17). A location change or lifestyle upgrade will energize your scene. It will be your honor and pleasure to ease the burdens of others and while smoothing their way you’ll run into your own good fortune. More highlights: You’ll accept a new position. You’ll be inspired by the excellent company you keep, and you’ll connect through shared humor and taste. Sagittarius and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 26, 23, 9, 8 and 12.