Horoscopes: Friday, Sept. 27, 2024

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Asking a direct question doesn’t always get you a direct answer. Though many times the root of a problem is an incorrect assumption, today you’ll be lucky when you follow your instinct and make an educated guess instead of pursuing a direct line into what might be sensitive territory.       

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll be faced with wrong information and the people who stand behind it. There is no sense in correcting anyone. Instead, politely sidestep the trouble, do your own research and carry out your plans where others are unlikely to interrupt them.       

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Confidence isn’t always powerful, winning or wise. Any fool can be confident, and many are — and the brightest minds can be riddled with doubt. Listen to all sides with equal interest and aim to correct information whatever form it may come in.       

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You have a strong point of view but will not be inclined to argue it. After all, it’s not that important to you that others think you’re right or do it your way. What’s important to you is finding a way to work together.       

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). One thing that makes events special is that they happen very infrequently. And items are more precious when they are in limited supply. You’ll up the value of your offering by being strategic about when and to whom you make it.     

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There is no reason to question the intent of another. It is also unnecessary to define a relationship, especially a new one. Evaluate each moment as it comes, taking things at face value.   

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You have the talent. You have the goods. You’re ready. Bonus: The thing you want will be a stellar fit for your life. All that’s left is to fortify your belief and dive in wholeheartedly.       

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Comparison can help you understand what’s possible, or it can demotivate you to find out. If you must compare something, at least compare it with what’s rooted in reality and truth.    

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Expect a clash of values, a disparity in priorities or two different sets of rules for a relationship. You’d be wise to observe the situation from a detached, almost scientific vantage rather than to talk it out prematurely.       

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). People will do good things to compensate for the bad they’ve done. Since the rules of moral licensing are concocted in the minds of offending individuals and do not abide by any real-world logic, don’t waste your time trying to reason with its perpetrators.       

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Infatuation fades, and something more substantial takes over. “Love itself is what is left over when being ‘in love’ has burned away. Love is when your roots grow towards each other underground.” — Louis de Bernieres       

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). As a child, you didn’t know that you were particularly young and beautiful, but indeed you were. Today features a similar peculiarity of self-awareness. Your assets are unknown to you, as you live inside them and cannot possibly understand their full value.       

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 27). The word “thanks” is a prayer most complete and one you’ll repeat as the year’s plush rolls spill before you. You’ll be around people who prove their good hearts time and again, inspiring you to drop your defenses and love wholeheartedly. More highlights: Commitment benefits you. You thrive through responsibility and meet with lucrative opportunity. Taurus and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 12, 8, 4, 16 and 32.