Your Horoscope for Tuesday, January 23

ARIES (March 21-April 19) You might feel as if someone in a position of authority is undermining you. As a result, you will want to stage a defense. Your best option is to reach out to loved ones who support you in your ventures. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Complications can be avoided if you opt to let go of having a situation go your way. You could shock the other party with this behavior. Gain more insight into what motivates this person. Don’t count on being rewarded with an immediate response. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Reach out for more information, especially if you’re forced to confront a challenging friend. You might want to figure out what is motivating this person. Detach, and you are likely to gain a fresh insight. CANCER (June 21-July 22) A partner makes demands that you might not want to meet. Don’t feel obligated. Honor your feelings, but be ready for a confrontation. You could be surprised by the actions of someone you look up to. Take your time when responding. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) A confrontation at work or in your daily life seems inevitable. How you deal with a partner could radically change as the result of what occurs today. Be willing to let someone else ride the crescent of this wave. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You might need to have a discussion with a loved one in order to reach a financial agreement. There has been substantial quibbling over a key issue. Finding a resolution might seem impossible at first. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Know when the cards are stacked against you. Don’t try to fight city hall. Defer to others, and listen to what they have to say; they could surprise you with what they come up with. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You might not have all the information you need just yet. Understand your limits, and ask for help from those who know more than you do. You might be surprised by how willing others are to pitch in and help. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Your creativity might be more important in achieving a goal than you realize. Go forward in a positive way with the expectation of jumping through any hoops that appear. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You might not be able to convince a family member of how right you are. Recognize that this standoff is probably a no-win situation. Either refuse to get back into this argument or let it go. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You have a lot on your mind, and you might want to share some of your thoughts with someone who is likely to be affected by what is happening. Be prepared for a strong response. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) You might want to defer to a friend or loved one who seems to understand a key issue much better than you do. Be smart and delegate. You will gain from recognizing your limitations. HAPPY BIRTHDAY (Jan. 23) This year you will have to choose between shocking others and being shocked by what others do. You will make the right choice here.