HOROSCOPE

Aries (March 21-April 19). You’re so qualified to contribute to the group, if not to lead it. If you hold back too much, then you’ll be depriving the group of one of its finest contributors.

Taurus ( April 20-May 20). A fierce urge to procrastinate will set in, but productivity can still win out if you’re ruthless enough. Don’t give yourself choices or time to think about it. Just do it.

Gemini (May 21-June 21). Some events just happen and some you create deliberately. Either way, the one who decides what they mean is always you.

Cancer (June 22-July 22). “One size fits all,” says the tag. Even so, sometimes one size fits none. In today’s case, a healthy dose of skepticism will keep you from believing generic advice that is wrong.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). A situation has drifted into the realm of dysfunction and delusion, but it’s not too late to steer it back to the land of usefulness and facts.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Though you’re standing side by side with someone, you both took different paths to get to that place. Learning another person’s path will be a highlight of your day.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You will enjoy seeing your efforts have done a true service to others while knowing there will also be benefits you will never see.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your superstar move today will be to let admired ones know that you appreciate the amount of work that went into what they built.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). If you don’t show it to the world in a way that lets it be seen in the right light, then you’re not making good on your work investment.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Though you often know what you want, today you’ll be surprised to learn that you have aims you’ve kept a secret from yourself.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Healthy criticism keeps you turning out a good product, but don’t cross the line into meanness. Be nice to yourself.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). The spotlight is also a target. The price of being in the center of attention is courage. Because no matter who you are, you’ll be vulnerable to a lot of different kinds of attention.

Today’s birthday (Oct. 25). You know what you want, and this is no small statement. The clarity and confidence you bring to endeavors has everything to do with your being certain of your heart’s desire. The seas will part to herald your crossing. Relationships will fall into alignment as you create momentum toward your aim. You are unstoppable. Taurus and Capricorn adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 31, 5, 41 and 17.

Holiday Mathis writes her column for Creators Syndicate Inc. The horoscope should be read for entertainment.