HOROSCOPE

Aries (March 21-April 19): Everything does not have to be about accomplishing some goal.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): The effort you put into either forging this relationship or steering it in a new direction will pay off .

Gemini (May 21-June 21): The projects that are on your schedule will be accomplished, while the projects that are in your mind will go unattended.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): There’s a lot you’ll do because it feels right. You don’t need to know at first what’s in it for you.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You’re good company. Left to your own devices, you’ll get on to some truly interesting pursuits.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): If you’re concerned with making sure your time is spent doing something meaningful, don’t worry so much about what as how.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Experts say that good relationships start with the one you develop with yourself. If it’s hard to change from the inside out, try from the outside in.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): A beautiful face isn’t attractive to you unless there’s also a fascinating brain behind it.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): Before you can overcome your fear ,you must first be aware of what it is. Identify it and note its parameters. See how it’s something that has attached itself to you, but it’s not you. Peel it away. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Learn more about what those people like and use this knowledge to your advantage, fashioning your message to make it compelling to them. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Take a deep breath and figure out what you need to give away in order to invite fresh energy.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Pop artist Andy Warhol once remarked that two people kissing always look like fish. Kissing that happens this week will lead you to a feeling of being caught.

Today’s birthday (Dec. 7): You’ve felt, at times, that you were at the mercy of the fates. But this year you can see how clearly your decisions create your successes in life, and you’re able to repeat the steps that work to generate good results time and again. July and September are months of rapid personal growth and financial luck. Virgo and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 40, 2, 22 and 15.

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