Horoscopes: Monday, May 22, 2023

ARIES (March 21-April 19). There’s someone you make daily sacrifices for. You are not always on the receiving end of such generosity, which is why you deeply appreciate today’s gestures, small but affirming that you are loved.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Each relationship has its own music. When one person changes tone, it is natural for the other person to either remain the same and bear the tension of dissonance or adjust in harmony. Either way, a new song is formed.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You don’t have to move to a different country to have a totally fresh experience in your day-to-day. A small change will start a transformation. Today sees you standing where you haven’t been before or talking to someone you didn’t know.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Social situations look intimidating from the outside, but it’s a totally different experience once you settle in. You’ll find allies, and you’ll also discover that people are more friendly than first impressions suggest.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You are especially clever and creative today and will come up with novel solutions. They feel obvious to you, but no one else would think to explore the paths you are so naturally drawn to.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You get tired, but keep going. Some new wells of energy and purpose will then be released. You didn’t think this would be easy, so you’ll be ready for the level of work that’s coming.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Everyone has a basic need to belong, which includes being seen, heard and acknowledged. With other needs covered, the need to be recognized will be a primary driver of the action.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your water-sign nature is supercharged today and will bring a wave of fun, a spritz of playfulness and a splash of drama to your day. Who do you most want to influence? Focus there because your charisma is on 10.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Is there really a difference between stubbornness and tenacity? Note: Just because someone seems to resist or be annoyed by your persistence doesn’t mean it’s not working.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It will be a challenge to relate to some of the difficult people around you. Rest assured, there’s a way to process their strange opinions, odd views and weird ways of doing things so that you’re not too inconvenienced or annoyed.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You lean into your better instincts for the sake of social ease. “Better” doesn’t always mean more truthful, but it usually means kinder. You’d rather err on the side of helping everyone feel respected.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Other people’s thought processes are a mystery, though sometimes you feel you know. You want to know what someone is thinking, but asking directly won’t be the way to find out. Indirect questions and rapport-building will bring about more honesty.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 22). You fall in love with a process and with your own brilliant solutions. You move through a problem with such grace, it turns into a dance, a discovery, and a path to riches of the spirit and bank account alike. More highlights: a debt repaid, the beginning of an exciting relationship and a lovable addition to your family. Leo and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 30, 21, 29 and 16.