Horoscopes: Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023

ARIES (March 21-April 19). There are many reasons to impress the powers that be. People work for gold stars today and need little incentive beyond the approval of an authority figure. If you’re the authority, your attention will be a coveted resource now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Despite appearing intelligent, overthinking is a form of procrastination. Instead, move things along thoughtfully without ruminating. Make quick but not hurried progress.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re likely to make excellent decisions using modalities like scientific deduction, social investigation and good ol’ common sense. But if you only have time to do it on a wing and a prayer today, that will work just as well.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). To fix what’s irritating you will require sanding, smoothing, disassembly, new agreements, training and the like. The other way is to tolerate irritations until you become immune, and they’ll never bother you again.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You prefer to play well-matched games if you can and will seek situations that give you a more or less equal footing with the other players. When you find a good fit, it’s a gift to everyone’s life and game.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’re brave, but not foolishly so. You don’t shy away from danger, only unnecessary danger. The wise ones will also see wisdom in you, and you’ll be trusted with a special responsibility.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There is something wonderfully adventurous about going off track. You’re intrigued by the idea that you might luck into finding treasure or its equivalent in your inspired wandering.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). To move forward, the task must be completed. This is your moment. Take the pressure to be perfect out of the equation and then go further; no need for grace, art or precision either — exchange those for timeliness.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You do so many things right. It’s only human to keep looking at the things you do wrong, but you can also press pause on that to celebrate yourself for a moment.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Travel in an entourage or with a wingman. You’re a different person when you feel supported. It gives you the safety to take risks. You’ll be more charming, daring and curious than you’d be on your own, not to mention funnier.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Depending on the company, companionship can be a divine comfort, or it can be a pain. The person who is best for the journey will be low-maintenance, respectful and self-entertaining.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). A cellphone is an alarm clock, map, flashlight, DJ, camera and a thousand other things. Oh, and it can call people. There’s someone who can and will serve multiple purposes in your life and you’ll do the same for them.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 7). What makes this year so exciting is a crystallized desire that burns in you and infuses your life with intense emotion. Ultimately, it’s a gift. Mild ambitions don’t have the juice to get off the ground, while mad passions take wing in one jump. More highlights: 50 comfortable evenings, entertaining friends and love from afar. Aries and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 10, 4, 44 and 18.