HOROSCOPE

Aries (March 21-April 19): There’s so much on your todo list, but if you focus one task at a time, the day will go smoothly. Taurus (April 20-May 20): You are most attractive when you base your thoughts, feelings and motivations on your own self-respect.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): You wouldn’t readily categorize today’s task as “fun,” but since you have to do it anyway, you’d do well to try to find some novel aspect to it.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): Invest in the knowledge and resources you need to be successful.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You want to help your loved ones, and yet, if you do it all for them, you’ll rob them of the pride of accomplishment. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): There’s no reason to reach out for more, because as you tend to what you have, more reaches out for you.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You want to know what people are thinking, and you’re not afraid to ask. What you learn will help you get yourself or your product aimed for maximum popularity.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): The temptation exists to let hype replace action. Don’t let the talk get ahead of you.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): Before you take it too seriously or accept it as the truth, think of social media as merely performance.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): There’s something in this day that makes you nervous. This is just the right challenge to strengthen your emotional resolve.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You want the new chapter to start, but it can’t yet. These ideas haven’t been explored to their natural conclusion. Go for closure.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): The lasting impression won’t be about what you wore or how you did your hair. The lasting impression is the one that causes the other person to feel. The deeper the feeling, the more indelible the impression.

Today’s birthday (Dec. 6): You’ll enter an arena ripe with potential this year. The first decisions you make will set a tone, and you could even be paid or friended based on the dynamics of the first few days. February brings a transformation; June brings travel. Joyful family events will serve as markers reminding you just how far you’ve come. Aries and Leo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 40, 3, 22 and 18.

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