Horoscope: Nov. 17

Aries (March 21-April 19): Start thinking about why you deserve to be successful, well respected and well paid. When you have the answers, things start to align to move you up in the professional world.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): You’ll be in the mood to propose something new. Before you do, make sure the ones who will hear this proposal are in an open and generous mood.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): You’ll add value to your offerings and raise your worth in the eyes of those who pay you.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): You want certain results from your loved ones, but at the same time, you realize you can’t control them.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You have time before you will need to make a big decision. The others on your team will suggest alternatives you hadn’t thought of.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): For long, lovely stretches of time, your mind will be relaxed and unconcerned about what has already happened or might happen.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You can’t expect that every time you are tested you’ll come off with flying colors. And when you don’t, the test is still worthwhile.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): You’ll get into a mix that is strange to you, let down your guard and let yourself be affected by the new people and experiences to be had around you.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It’s more motivating to think about what you’ll do right in the future than to focus on paying penance for what you did wrong in the past.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Relationships take work. Home in on one particular partnership. A tune-up is in order.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your open mind is a rare and beautiful gift. Of course you have your own opinions, but you don’t let them color everything you hear.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): You feel a protective instinct toward your loved ones, and you need to apply the same ferocity to your own interests.

Today’s birthday (Nov. 17): You see the best in others, and they will do the same for you this year, helping you grow your talents to their full potential. In December, you will reconcile your differences with someone or get closure on an issue. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 10, 22, 24 and 1.