Horoscopes: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024

ARIES (March 21-April 19). They act; take a moment before you react. Your first interpretation might not be the most accurate assessment of the other person’s intentions, but even if it is, you’re going to want to give yourself a minute to assess.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It’s good that you don’t expect people to understand what you’re doing, and even better that you don’t feel pressure to explain. It’s too soon to effectively impart your vision. There’s power in keeping it to yourself at this stage.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Brooding over past insults and slights could be considered a useless and negative rumination. Then again, your mind goes there for a reason. Could injustices be set right? Are there new rules for the future? What would it take to feel better?

CANCER (June 22-July 22). A mental fog lifts and the flickering flame of clarity lights up a vision of your future. It doesn’t mean you know the next move, but at least you can see where you need to go, and the rest will come from that.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’re so used to your way of dealing with the world that you don’t see how your daily life particularly remarkable. It really is though. You’re creating something special. You’ll soon fascinate a crowd.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There are those who readily default to a stance of competition. But people addressing individual needs are not automatically adversaries. There’s enough to go around. Many needs can be met at the same time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The energy of the day is as orderly, organized and rhythmic as a team of synchronized swimmers. This kind of energy pattern is truly powerful. You will focus it and move heavy things quickly.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You are uniquely yourself. Some days it means you experiment, follow different people, even imitate others as a way of trying things on to see how they feel. The spirit of play is alive in you, and you land in a place all your own.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You may not be consciously aware of your priorities until they do something —range -- they order themselves. Then you figure out what you want the most because all your energy goes to it until you have it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Don’t assume to know what credence to give events. People feel different ways about what happens. A small accomplishment can be a life-changing moment, and a big one can be just another day at the office.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). A state of mutual ease and relaxation can develop over the course of months, years and even decades. This is one of many reasons why old friendships are precious and worthy of great care and maintenance.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). People shield what they’re trying to protect, and they protect what they feel vulnerable about. A defensive posture will be a “tell” that you notice and use as a cue to help people feel safe and comfortable.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (OCT. 16). Your heart fire reaches record temperatures, and you’ll burn with new motivation. You’ll powerfully command a role, you’ll make goals materialize and you’ll help loved ones thrive. More highlights: Greater self-awareness lifts your social life and affects confidence at work and in your community service. Taurus and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 1, 29, 4, 16 and 33.