HOROSCOPE

Aries (March 21-April 19): Character matters more than numbers. Do not underestimate the difference that one person can make, especially if that person is you.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): It’s just a situation. If you can’t unravel it, eventually it will work itself out.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): People let their guards down around you. For this reason, you’ll learn more than you want to know. But some of this will be useful later.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): A wide range of choices can suck the joy out of decisionmaking. To go easy on your audience, present them with between three and five options. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You will fear boredom more than usual today, which is why you are loath to do certain mundane tasks.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Logically you know that you don’t need to impress anyone, yet there are some people who seem to make you act in ways you weren’t counting on.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You gain your own respect when you follow through on the project that’s been on your mind. Your chances of finishing before the end of the month are strong.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): In regard to the current project, flatten out that learning curve with key tips and tricks from someone who knows the ropes. Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): Approaching strangers can be scary, but relax: You’ll be warmly received. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The cosmic call is for quick ref lexes. They will help if you stay aware as you walk through your life. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): If you’re wondering whether you might have some latent talents that could be put to use, it’s pretty much guaranteed.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Because our world is round, we can never arrive at the horizon. There’s a strange peace in this today.

Today’s birthday (Sept. 23): As you focus on creating fun scenarios and joyful relationships, everything falls into place. Go on and promote yourself. It will pay off in unexpected ways at the end of 2017. Your friend circle grows, and this will energize you. Less stress, more harmony and much healing will take place in 2018. Virgo and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 40, 22, 28 and 13.

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