YOUR horoscope

For Friday, June 23, 2017: ARIES (March 21-April 19)

You react strongly to the different stimuli in your day. Maintain your distance from an unfriendly associate. You can be quite reactive at times. As others watch you change direction, emphasize what is good in your life. Take a walk if need be. Tonight: Mosey on home.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Your sincerity and willingness to take care of others begins to enhance another area of your life. People often are grateful to have you around. You stabilize situations and act as the peace keeper. You might gain some insight about a loved one. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

You are likely to get more of what you want right now. On the other hand, you might not be pleased with anything less than what you expect and desire. In the earlier part of the day, a friend could stun you with his or her words and/ or actions. Tonight: Ready for the weekend.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

You could be tired by the mere thought of all the ground you will need to cover. Also, there is an implicit and direct request from a friend to help out in some way. Make it your pleasure, and be sure not to exaggerate your role. Be realistic. Tonight: Find a fun happening.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Use the daylight hours to forge ahead with a heartfelt project. You’ll hear news that could shake up some plans in the near future. A new beginning becomes possible where you least expect it. Don’t let this opportunity get away from you. Tonight: Add mystery to the moment.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Being focused on the outcome helps you to make seemingly better choices. The problem might be that you rarely experience the pleasure of wandering off the beaten track and seeing life from a new perspective. You probably will like the experience. Tonight: Accept a suggestion.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Stretch your mind to understand more of where someone else is coming from. This exercise will be particularly helpful when you are caught in a disagreement with a loved one. Be more understanding and compassionate, and you’ll find solutions. Tonight: Out and about.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Someone you deal with financially wants to actively discuss a decision. You might be baffled by what you hear. A matter in your daily life can have an explosive quality; see if you can tame it. You might be quite pleased with what occurs. Tonight: By all means, take off.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Listen to what is being shared. Note a tendency to withdraw or assume the most negative scenario possible. Know that this attitude is just a phase, albeit a long one. A new beginning becomes a reality with a partner, especially regarding finances. Tonight: Togetherness works.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

HHH You will accomplish a lot and enjoy what you are doing, whether it be getting into a favorite pastime, taking a child to the zoo or working out by yourself. Whichever activity you are involved with, you are likely to do well. Tonight: Hang out close to home if possible.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Allow your imagination to positively interfere with a problem. As a result, you’ll come up with a variety of different solutions. Try to see if some of these ideas are workable. Enlist a friend or associate to brainstorm over this with you. Tonight: Say “no” to limiting yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

You could decide to spend some time at home. If you can, take a personal day. Touch base with a family member and invite him or her over for a get-together. You might want to extend the invitation to others as well. Tonight: Reach out to a loved one whom you don’t often see.

BORN TODAY: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas (1948), biologist Alfred Kinsey (1894), lyricist Robert Hunter (1941)