Horoscopes: Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024

ARIES (March 21-April 19). People are always sensing potentials in one another. Some see the budding goodness, and others sense what could go wrong. Of course you’re going to do better when you’re around those who hold a vision of your inevitable greatness.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Successful relationships thrive when all involved are self-reliant yet willingly choose interdependence. The essence of a true connection lies in mutual reliance, not out of necessity but out of a shared sense that people are stronger together.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The Greek word krisis means “decision.” Good decisions can be made at any juncture, so why wait for things to get dire? You don’t need outside forces to remind you to act; you’re self-directed.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Superficial beauty is an illusion, and so is superficial ugliness. The deeper truth remains — nothing is all one thing. Seek to embody and observe those deeper qualities that stand the test of time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). In numbers there will be safety, but not power. Group dynamics will dilute the energy. For electric charisma, go with fewer people, or a solo act. You know better than anyone how one dynamic star will order a whole system.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Maybe you’re not on cloud nine this very moment, but you’re familiar with the elevation. You’ve limited the amount of joy you feel and express, but now these restrictions are no longer necessary. Soar with the eagles.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Technically, you are always in some state of transformation, though the current air of anticipation suggests the next one will be impressive and quick. Surrender control, embrace uncertainty and stay open.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Contrast is an essential part of our sensory system. It shows us where the edges are and gives things distinction. Knowing that you can’t comprehend the light without the outlines of darkness, you welcome the shades of the day.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It is easier for the mature to be productive because they understand the value of discipline, which often requires doing the hard thing before doing the easy thing. One big move will wrap up a dozen small details at once.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Taste is a rare and mysterious quality worth striving for or, at the very least, recognizing. It helps to remember that money, intelligence, creativity and reach are not the same as taste and should not be confused with it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ve been making strong and lovely impressions on others since infancy. You weren’t even trying then, so why start now? Transfer your emphasis out of image control and into adding to your own enjoyment.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll have an important mission and you’ll need to gather good information for it. You’ll feed your curiosity, become more knowledgeable and do what it takes to improve the outcome of a project, too.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 21). Diverse and fulfilling relationships are in store. They’ll take various shapes and follow different rhythms, some daily, others unfolding over months. Because you trust life’s process and let things happen in their own time, you’ll be constantly surprised, delighted and showered in good fortune. Aries and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 10, 3, 33 and 17.