Horoscopes: Monday, Jan. 13, 2025

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Rewards will be dispersed. Because you enjoy being a witness to the thriving of those who clearly deserve their rewards, your heart will be full. You’re also well aware that it is impossible to really know who deserves what.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your self-criticism is an indicator of how much you hold yourself to impossibly high standards. Please remember, your value isn’t diminished by a bad habit or a tough day. You are so much more than the sum of your self-assessment.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When it comes to positivity, some people thrive on high hopes, while others prefer the grounding of realism. As for your expectations today, it would feel unnatural — and perhaps even inauthentic — to stray too far from your innate tendencies. Trust that your natural approach will serve you best right now.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). It takes courage to be vulnerable, to say how you really feel and to accept the ways in which you are currently limited. It’s not a defeat. It’s an acknowledgment of the reality you’re in. Since admitting vulnerability tends to draw alliances, you could say that your weakness is a strength.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The changes you want and the way you’d like your life to develop are not selfish. They are a longing to express your creativity, reclaim your time and honor the person you are beyond your current load of responsibility. Fight for your vision of a freer, lighter life. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It’s unnecessary to respond to everything and everyone who wants your attention. Be the gatekeeper of your own life, and while you’re at it, acknowledge that you’re also the gate and all that’s behind it and you’ll have much more control over the flow of your day.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Maybe you feel your pattern is very predictable, but to the ones who don’t know it yet, you are exciting, interesting and maybe baffling, too. No need to explain your every move. There are advantages to keeping mystery alive.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll have wonderful and weird experiences that not everyone will understand. Bafflement can be invalidating. Work on your stories in private or with people who get you and you’ll find the most impactful way to relay your experience.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The host of the party isn’t always the center of attention, but they are, in the end, the main influence of the experience because so much of social flow is in the setup. You will use this principle to your advantage today.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll find much to enjoy in the day, mostly because you’re looking for it. It’s a habit you’ll keep up in the days and weeks to come. Bit by bit, this fun-seeking will nudge you into new territory and culminate in a playful plot twist.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). A problem doesn’t have to be technically yours for you to get a surge of satisfaction from solving it. So while you’re not looking to borrow trouble, when you see the solutions others miss (like you will today), you are definitely game to pitch in.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You can take any old situation and turn it into an opportunity for warmth and connection — it’s practically a hobby of yours these days. You’ll apply your creativity to interpersonal dynamics.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 13). You’ll shine like a diamond from different facets. Sometimes it’s because you plot out your challenges and meet them heroically. Other times it’s because people include you in their plans and you’ll meet a side of yourself you didn’t know was there. More highlights: You’ll enjoy the mirror of adoring people. You’ll work steadily toward an impressive prize and own it. Virgo and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 2, 5, 10 and 14.