HOROSCOPE Holiday Mathis
ARIES (March 21-April 19). The way to misery is absolutely simple. Set up an expectation. When it doesn’t happen, voila! Misery! If, on the other hand, you do not have an expectation, good luck finding misery. Happiness is wanting what you have.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Today begins an uptick in support for you. Note the increased encouragement, constructive criticism, leadership and resources around you, and by all means, take advantage of it!
GEMINI (May 21June 21). It’s as if today is a movie and there’s an impressive cast, A-list all the way. The other characters will play their roles much to your satisfaction, but do keep in mind that they’re only roles. Don’t mistake the actor for the character he plays.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). An introverted mood rules the day. If you have to be around people, you’ll be happy to stand back and watch them converse, compete and posture while you make your exit plan.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). People may change their opinions because more information comes to light or the circumstances shift — a change that represents strength. But an opinion that changes to conform represents weakness.
VIRGO (Aug. 23Sept. 22). It’s all going your way, so don’t question it! Do nothing to interrupt the energy flow of a winning streak. Bonus points: Be happy! These are the good old days!
LIBRA (Sept. 23Oct. 23). You’re getting good at something, and as you improve, expect to vacillate between humility and egotism. All states are helping you get better — that is, unless you stay egotistical for too long, which can only end in stagnation.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Even though you intellectually know better, you still forget to set your goals solely around the things you can control. For example, the goal should be about not how many pounds you’ll lose but how many calories you’ll consume.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Talk is depleting, even the kind that never leaves your lips. Self-talk uses up energy you could be applying to getting the job done. Silence the board of directors in your head, and focus on doing instead of saying.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ve been able to float lately, showing up here and there with minimal commitment and impact. That’s going to end soon, though, as life will bring a roll call.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). To be important and known might be cool. But if you could do something important instead and never be particularly well-known for it, which would you choose?
PISCES (Feb. 19March 20). Even if you think they know what you want, it can’t hurt to make it even clearer. Articulating this will help you, too. As you home in on the most specific and essential elements of your desire, a new plan comes together in your mind.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 5). Life events will unfold as you had hoped they would, and then new hopes will texture the scene. Your efforts to be strong and able will pay off in the handling of a very important responsibility. April is wall-to-wall fun. Libra and Cancer adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 33, 4, 18 and 20.