Your Horoscope for Friday, May 24

ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★★ Be easygoing when dealing with friends. A lot of talk surrounds a friend. Be more optimistic than usual as you make fun plans for the weekend.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★★ Back out of a conversation involving your professional life. You could cause a problem that might need to be dealt with almost immediately. A boss might be more than aware of your actions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★ Reach out for a loved one or someone you often have lively discussions with. You do not need to agree, but you learn a lot from each other. A sense of mutual respect exists between you.

CANCER ( June 21-July 22) ★★★★ You gain if you keep your conversations on a one-on-one level. Your ability to get past a problem is highlighted. You might make plans to get together with a friend.

LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★ Be willing to take action if someone starts getting upset or if a misunderstanding comes up out of the blue. You will be able to bypass a problem if you do.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★ Pace yourself. Keep your emotions out of a situation. You will see this matter in a different light soon enough. Stay open to possibilities. Clear your desk and complete today’s work.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★★ You could be in a situation that demands unusual creativity and dynamic thinking. Your ability to get past a problem is highlighted.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★★ Be aware of what needs to happen in order for you to feel secure. Your domestic life becomes more important, as a partner could be more volatile than usual.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★★ You could feel as if a change is inevitable. Process a personal matter by simply discussing what is on your mind and how you feel.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★★ Loosen up the bonds between you and a loved one. You could feel as if you do not have a choice, but you need to give the other party a sense of freedom.

AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★★ You seem to have a certain magic and draw others to you. In general, you could feel as if there is no choice but the present one.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★ Handle a personal matter directly. How you feel and what you do could change radically. Your sense of humor might give you some distance for a problem.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY (May 24) This year, you follow the unusual path. You could opt to travel or become more worldly. You might read more or meet a foreigner who has an impact on you.