Horoscopes: Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022

ARIES (March 21-April 19). It’s strange when you have trouble recognizing your own likes and dislikes, but it happens from time to time. Either your taste is changing and you’re not quite sure where it will settle, or you’re secretly waiting to see what others like.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Self-esteem isn’t about thinking you’re great so much as seeing where you’re at and choosing to like yourself no matter what. It gets easier as you rack up the positive interactions between now and the end of the week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Considering the billions of lives coinciding with your timeline, it’s not surprising that a few trajectories would be at cross purposes with your own. Without conflict, there’s no story; without challenge, there’s no adventure.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). People expect something different than you want to give. Occasional misunderstandings are normal, but if this keeps happening, it’s a sign of being mismatched to your environment. Explore to see if you can do better elsewhere.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Most people don’t consciously alter their personality to highlight their best; they just do it automatically, which is the magic of social creatures. You see what they want you to see and what they don’t — which is the magic of you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You wouldn’t saddle the horse if you weren’t going to ride it, and you won’t waste energy telling people what you’re going to do unless you’re sure. Telling them is one way you can get sure, though, because you’re good for your word.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Joking around is a way of showing you care — but it’s a risky way. The experience, interpretations and nuances of humor are highly individualized. The best intentions can be misconstrued — but often, it’s worth the risk!

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’re ready to show your work. A wide range of responses is likely, but whether it’s overpraised or viewed too critically, you’ll learn a tremendous amount from the experience. You’re tough and you’re ready for this!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Document your experience of the day. The minutiae may seem ordinary now, but later you’ll deem them remarkable. To photograph, draw or write about it will require an intensity of focus that connects you deeply to the now.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Some people are hard to get ahold of, but you’ll connect when the timing is right. There’s a benefit to relaxing your expectations. What if you believed that your social life is guided by fortuitous forces?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Living in the moment is easier when there’s something to anchor you in it. Nature can do this for you, especially involving bodies of water. If you can’t be near water today, can you plan to be there soon?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There are no one-offs today because everything is packaged with something else. Simple agreements wind up being, in one way or another, subscriptions. Avoid obligating yourself and be aware that the smallest gesture will do it.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 29). Your work in a group will change lives. You’ll gravitate toward the action that quickens your heartbeat, which is a thrill, a health-enhancer and a gamble as you risk falling in love in the process. Whether you love the work, the play, the people or all of the above, you’ll give your all and receive even more. Cancer and Capricorn adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 44, 39, 20 and 12.