Horoscopes: Wednesday, April 17, 2024

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Today’s canvas is painted with unexpected warmth, like a stranger’s smile that catches you off guard. Embrace the serendipitous moments that light your way.       

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). When you’re stuck or the work is getting stale, take it into another medium. Having to paint it instead of add it, or cut it like a video instead of delivering it like a speech, will give you new insights.       

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Generosity is lovely, but fairness is divine. Stand up for what’s right. Voicing an unpopular opinion is uncomfortable for most people. But some things are worth confronting. Respectful conversations will make a difference in the world.       

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Discipline flourishes in the spotlight of others’ eyes. The public gym becomes a crucible of effort, and the office atmosphere breeds productivity unmatched by the solitude of home.       

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). When faced with a challenge, play the “what if?” game, and play it from both sides because winning has perils as well as losing, and losing has its own benefits, too. Tonight features a dance-like interaction and fancy footwork at that.       

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Power beckons with an unmistakable voice. This is how you know that money is not power, nor is beauty or high standing. Power may take a beautiful, lofty and wealthy form, but its currency lies solely in its application.       

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You have an enormous set of options, so it’s more important than ever to know the specific outcome that is most going to please you and yours. A more considered decision will be a better decision.       

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Trying to imitate someone else’s joy is like wearing clothes out of season — a coat in summer is bound to cause discomfort, as are the sandals in the snow. Your own brand of happiness will align perfectly with your inner weather.       

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Steadfastness demands more than mere navigation; it requires constant recalibration. Adapt to the winds, verify your bearings, and adjust course as necessary.       

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). If you already know you’ll get a particular result, you have to ask — is this project really enough for me? You’re happiest when stretching, leaping and wondering how and where you’re actually going to land.       

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Eccentric hobbies and peculiar pastimes are bound to raise eyebrows, but fear not, these are the gems that give your package sparkle and value. Oddities that set you apart will attract curiosity, proving your quirks are your greatest asset.       

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Give your information systems a makeover. From the contact list to the physical files, to the cobwebs of mind and memory, the decluttering you do will create a streamlined flow to success.       

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (April 17). Being a lifelong learner pays off big time or you this year. You’ll push the boundaries of what is possible. Your creativity is a multifaceted phenomenon shaped by personal attributes, a unique environment, fitting collaborations and new tools and processes. More highlights: a blank check, 10 sacred meetings and the fun of arriving in style. Gemini and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 17, 24, 13, 6 and 2.