Horoscopes: Tuesday, May 16, 2023

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Keep practicing as though you are certain your time will come. When it does, you’ll be filled with the confidence and brilliance it takes to fully seize the moment.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Because you have high standards for yourself, being merely cordial doesn’t seem like the way to go. Instead, you’re extremely nice to absolutely everybody, a style that works especially well for you now.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Unusual circumstances have you wondering who shares your perception of reality. Other people’s takeaways are bound to be different from yours, but many will see the story just as you do, which will be validating.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The more you automate your life, the better it will run. From automatic bill paying to the thermostat, “set it and forget it” is the aim. There’s work up-front to figure it out and then your life gets easier.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Themes of the day include playing fair, telling the truth and sharing and helping. In that spirit, the air will be cleared and misunderstandings between people will be resolved. Much will be accomplished.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your living and working environment need attention. This is a case of addition by subtraction. You’ll get rid of a few things and the picture will artfully come together.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll inject new energy and perspective into the mix. You’ll create a contagious energy that uplifts those around you. A subtle shift in posture or facial expression can signal to others it’s time to embrace an open-minded attitude.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Stress causes tightness in the muscles. Stop and reset your thinking. Breathe deeply. From a relaxed state of mind, you will come up with many possible solutions. Sort them into a plan and act on your best ideas.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). In some ways we are always in a state of flux, though you feel it more acutely now. Transitions are difficult but they are also the greatest affirmation that you are alive.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Take winning and losing out of the equation now because truly the outcome will not matter in the least. The most important thing will be to show up and do you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Only the ones who have resisted temptation know how hard that is to do. Your will is strong. What you do or don’t do is completely up to you. You’ll have great compassion for those of lesser conviction.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Feelings can’t be wrong or right; they just are. It’s taking some time to process your experiences. After you’ve considered what happened and managed the emotional information, you’ll be empowered to move on.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 16). It’s a year of beautiful twists. Small changes made consistently over a long period of time will give you jaw-dropping results. More highlights: You’ll earn favorable reviews. A new group embraces you. A meaningful change of address for you or someone dear will have you traveling to make a sweet connection. Taurus and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 17, 3, 31 and 40.