HOROSCOPE

Aries (March 21-April 19): You’ll be presented with the possibility of a different kind of working arrangement. Keep an open mind.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): You’re no longer willing to hide your truth. It will feel good to express it.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Avoid getting caught in the middle of a contest of strong wills.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): Don’t assume the people around you are on the same page. Future hassle can be avoided by explaining things better than you think you should have to.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Be careful not to get so caught up in the minutiae of practical concerns that you ignore the feelings that are really driving this scene.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Even those who love you very much may not understand

you as well as you like.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): There will be a reward for impressing that certain soand-so. But remember: Nothing is more interesting than the real deal.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Anger can motivate change; fear can promote safety. Whatever you’re feeling, there’s a benefit to it.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): Sometimes the kindest thing isn’t the nicest thing.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): How do you get to the root of a problem? You dig. Expect resistance, but don’t let it deter you. The hard ground can be cracked with more substantial tools.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The right thing to do might not be readily apparent, but that’s what the wise one is for. Use this person. If you can’t find this person, use the Internet. You should be able to come up with a solution by sundown.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): The fair price for goods or services isn’t always the price that’s being offered. There are long-reaching benefits to paying what’s fair, even if it means giving more than is being asked of your wallet.

Today’s birthday (Dec. 9): You’ll do your best work when the pressure is on; in fact, you could even earn a prestigious award for it. Your dealings with a foreigner could inspire you to travel. March, April and October are your prime months for financial opportunity. Love is your weakness in February, your strength in May. Leo and Capricorn adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 26, 45, 31, 28 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.