HOROSCOPE

Aries (March 21-April 19): You see close and intimately, and you see a distant future, too.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): You’ll be told what to do. Having your work cut out for you is actually a good thing — much better than having to figure out what to do.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Today is perfect for taking care of parents or another extension of your clan.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): How in the world will you get ahead? List it. Think about it. Fantasize about it. Flesh it out in your mind.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You won’t mind working long, though it’s a little better if the work is not so difficult. At any rate, be kind to yourself. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Even though you’ve a full schedule, you’re on the quest for delight and amusement.

Friendships are your wealth. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): When you live in a world where every computer and phone has a camera, is there any privacy, really?

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): You will persuade others without talking and comfort them without putting yourself at risk. Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): To get clarity on a particular situation, try a detached, emotionless vantage.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): When loved ones shut you down, it’s something to pay attention to, especially the how and why of it. The one who tries to keep you from your happiness is also threatened by your power.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Every little thing you do is magic. At least the rest of the world sees it this way, though your tendency to be hard on yourself obscures your own vision.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Some say a life without reflection is a waste. Others claim being too conscious of oneself messes up what would otherwise be beautiful living. Split the difference. Think, but don’t overthink.

Today’s birthday (Oct. 20): Your love will be celebrated this year as you give yourself in new ways, and all the good heart energy comes back around to hug you. In 2017, the best ideas and the most horrible ones will lead to excitement, adventure and the kind of experience that looks better in a Facebook post. Wedding bells ring in July. Leo and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 7, 10, 44 and 32.

Holiday Mathis writes her column for Creators Syndicate Inc. The horoscope should be read for entertainment. Previous forecasts are at latimes.com/horoscope.