Horoscopes: Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Some experiences are so exciting that it’s hard to know what they feel like in real time, though the moments leading up can be vividly felt and remembered. There’s a chance that anticipation is the sweetest part, so enjoy it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). To share opinions and pass judgment is the low-hanging fruit of social interaction — easy and obvious but does require more energy than it seems to. You’ll take a pass and move on to more interesting uses of your time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). No matter where you point your love, it will do the job. If you direct love toward yourself, it will hit the crystal of your heart and radiate outward, and if you direct it to others, it will bounce back to warm your heart.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). People want to be around you. Though you hope for only good conditions for your group, the adverse conditions like weather, logistical issues or having to fend for the team will be the experiences of bonding.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Disagreement causes stress. One of the most common things people disagree about is money. Whatever you can do to take money completely out of the equation will also take the stress out.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Some people talk excessively when they are nervous. Others clam up and say very little. You’ll avoid either extreme by choosing to be around comfortable, easygoing types who help you feel free to be yourself.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Things get hectic. Remind yourself to slow down and tend to what is truly important, which is to say your piece and your experience of the moment. Make the adjustments that help you stay inside the moment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Today is like a reality game show, all hype and edgy music. You’ve a talent for keeping your cool. Be methodical, stay in good communication with your team and respect the clock. You’re favored for the win!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your bravery is an invitation to the world to open its doors to you. You decide to look confident even when you don’t feel it. People assume you can handle the big adventures and you will be given opportunities to prove it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You are slow to commit yourself, as you know that when you give your word you also give your all. So, you’re really better off taking on one project at a time and making very few advance agreements.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Even though this situation you’re in may not officially be known as a game, you can still apply a strategy to win it. You’ll keep your cards close to the vest and wait your turn, then make a move that counts.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Being in nature helps you get perspective. Standing under the stars you simultaneously feel like a speck of dust and the center of the universe. A case can be made for either. Go with the scale that empowers you.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 5). The year is marked by successful relationships. You find the right balance of togetherness and develop healthy, fun routines. Your big dreams will add an element of challenge to your life. When it gets hard, take it in smaller steps. In six months, you’ll look back, astounded at what you’ve accomplished. Cancer and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 4, 21, 38 and 13.