Horoscopes: Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll be sampling life, which will be better today when that sample is free. There will be no way to know if the offering is for you until you try a little, but if you have to pay for that trial, chances are it won’t be worth it.       

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The motivation to dive in is the hardest part. Once you get going, you’ll be unstoppable. “A body at rest will remain at rest, and a body in motion will remain in motion unless it is acted upon by an external force.” — Newton’s First Law of Motion     

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Everything you hear can help you improve. Some comments make you better because you heed them, others because you ignore them. Knowing which way to go comes from deep within you. Trust.       

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Being status-conscious, to at least some degree, helps you navigate a culture. But as a spiritual creature, you can dissolve all notions of status in an instant, coming back to the truth that we are not only equal, we are one.       

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Expectations work best when you’re in a predictable environment where there’s much within your control. In a completely new situation, it’s best to let go of your ideas of how it should be and just take in what is.       

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’re in a position to sell something. The less you care about getting the sale, the better your performance will be. You’ll strike a balance between enthusiasm, which is contagious, and overeagerness, which is repellent.       

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). One opinion isn’t everybody’s opinion, but if the person is powerful, it can certainly seem that way. For the optimum chance at the truth, collect data from a large sample. And by branching out, you’ll gain more than just information.       

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). When in water, it’s tricky to make a grab for things, as the force can make them float further away. The principle applies to whatever you go for today. Try to draw it to you. Calm, slow movements create a better chance at accuracy.       

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). While many endeavors can expand your horizons, none so effectively and completely as relationships. People will not only share their treasures with you but they’ll also inspire you to learn, invest and do as they do.       

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You make your bid and seek agreement, even though you know that the best possible outcome isn’t always people saying “yes” to you. For instance, a decisive “no” can free you to find a more ideal fit, which is a blessing indeed.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There’s much that could be said, but as you let your goals guide your lips, you find yourself saying just what it takes, which, it turns out, is very little. But a few well-chosen words of truth, necessity and kindness will speak volumes.       

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It is your truest desire to enhance the experience of others, and because this is your aim, you will see opportunities to help, delight and intrigue. Seize your moments to shine. Otherwise, unqualified contenders will step in.       

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 9). You are an extraordinary influence in the lives of others, a constant source of joy and inspiration. Surround yourself with people who give back and buoy you. Let them do you favors and give you gifts, as they will do all through the year. More highlights: groundbreaking discoveries, adventures in love and friendship, and a hard-won victory. Libra and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 11, 4, 7, 19 and 3.