Horoscopes: Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You strive to give more than you get, but it backfires. Not only is giving its own reward, but people want to heap unexpected and additional generosities on you. Even when you give anonymously, you still come out ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You have a choice about who to hang out with, sit next to and generally spend time with. Compassionate, curious and open-minded people will not steer you wrong. The more astute your associates are, the better off you’ll be.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Trust yourself. Your instincts are solid. If you wait until you’re sure, the moment will move on and leave you behind. Instead, act quickly when the impulse to do so is upon you.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You have fantastic ideas, but you also realize that you can only go so far with them. To make it all the way to your goal, you’ll need to inspire others to come up with solutions, too. That’s true leadership.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The time you spend with a cynic causes a little of their thinking style to rub off on you — not entirely wrong, but unhelpful all the same. Offset the influence putting time in with an optimist, a realist and someone in a state of neutrality.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’re climbing to a higher destination. It feels like you’ve still got a long way to go, but where you currently stand has vistas and views, too. Enjoy them. Think of all you’ve seen because you made the simple choice to embark.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You can tell when you’re in a peak state of mind and mood, but do you know how you got there? Figure this out and your productivity will soar. Keep track of what you do and how it makes you feel.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Every endeavor has an arc — a beginning, middle and end. Early stages are the best times to plan the ending. If you wait until it just happens, you’ll miss the opportunity to build toward it. The end is what people remember.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You are smart, motivated, unique and inspired. Believe it. When the world sees that you value yourself and your contributions to others, they will follow suit and value you highly, too.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Blame keeps people stuck. You take responsibility for your part in how things are. Someone will follow your lead, perhaps not meeting you halfway exactly, but if they meet you at all, you’ll be able to solve it together.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Mental knots need time to unravel. The benefits of daydreaming may seem vague, but giving yourself the time and space to let your mind wander will have a restorative effect. Imagination opens the door to later breakthroughs.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Everything may look right, but if it doesn’t also feel right, listen to the instinct. Use it to decide whether to get closer or distance yourself. It may defy reason, as you’re reacting to vibes below your consciousness.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 26). Whatever the task, you approach with the intention of excellence. People feel it, and your star quality gets recognized. A manager or mentor smooths your way, helping you with logistics and the financial end, too. More highlights include working with a well-matched team and a heart connection that sends you on an adventure. Gemini and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 5, 39, 12 and 9.