Horoscopes: Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024

ARIES (March 21-April 19). When efforts drain your energy, the gratitude that flows back to you will be restorative. There are people who either can’t be or haven’t yet learned to be grateful, and you’ll do best to take them in very small doses.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Of course, a Google search could shed fresh light on a problem, but it’s better when a fellow earth sign (Taurus, Virgo or Capricorn) does it, because the earth signs will then take steps to help you solve it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Butterflies may accompany the day’s tasks. Though many a presentation has been brought down by an overabundance of nervous energy, nervousness can portend brilliance, too. It’s just an energy. You decide what it means.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Don’t worry too much about offending people, and neither should you worry too much about impressing them. Just be you. It’s enough. It’s more than enough; it’s a gift to everyone you choose to give it to.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Set balls in motion. You’ll command respect and you get it. People take notice of what you say, and the response will be immediate. The recipe for success: power moves and humble follow-up.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Expressing your need of someone makes you feel vulnerable, but you’re willing to risk it. After all, your need of others isn’t always a burden to them. Often, it’s a gift. It’s good to be needed. It gives purpose. Need teaches people what they are good at.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’re made of pure energy. Today, you’ll feel this profoundly. It may seem difficult to contain yourself. Just ask any lightning bolt — energy seeks grounding. You want to focus and you will, with the proper grounding.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You may hear “no” many times before you get to “yes,” but you will get your “yes.” Keep going until you do. Cater your offering to the customer. If this is not possible, it’s imperative that you find the right customer for your offer.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The reason we wrap gifts is because we know how a slow reveal adds excitement and specialness to our interactions. You’ll seize the opportunity to make a thoughtful presentation that includes the element of surprise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You don’t always have to play the same role in a relationship, though it can be hard to switch mid-interaction. It will help if you decide who you want to be first, then act. Obviously, things go differently depending on your role.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Things don’t have to be living to have a pulse. Objects have vibes. Today, it will seem they are calling to you. This is why you don’t want too many material items in your life; they have a way of cluttering your mind. A purge will free you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Very talented people can also be a bit complex, which you know because you fit into both categories. You’ll move people with your work. You’ll give yourself fully to your projects, and after the intense output, you’ll crave a bit of solitude.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 17). Daily life will be elevated. Projects with loved ones are so sweet. You’ll be so proud of what comes of your relationships and you’ll forge a path to even greater purposes. More highlights: You’ll be a fearless explorer of both places and ideas. Here comes a thrilling escapade filled with uncharted territories and unexpected discoveries. Aries and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 20, 1, 4, 11 and 18.