HOROSCOPE

Aries (March 21-April 19): Ailments of the soul require the healing balm of faith.The balm creates a condition in which the body can put itself back together.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): You’ll be tempted to leave the bad news for someone else to tell. Has that worked out for you in the past?

Gemini (May 21-June 21): It is possible that you actually feel weary from constantly pushing yourself. Maybe just rest and do nothing instead.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): Your encouragement will boost the morale of your group. You’re the glue.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): There’s a powerful, driving beat behind your love — a rhythm that moves everything forward.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’ll be pleasantly surprised by what occurs when you loosen up in your expectations of a loved one.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): The technology will fail, glitch and even seem to mock you today, but this is all a test of your patience, and ultimately very easily solved.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Your deft handling of a delicate matter will earn you the trust and respect of intelligent, sensitive people.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): You’ve come to the bridge. As you make your way across, appreciate all that went into building this shortcut that joins all the places you want to go.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The impossibilities may be, upon second thought, quite possible after all.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Sit quietly, processing your thoughts until you feel that you can accept what’s going on in your life. There is no greater success than coming to terms with now.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): People who are just trying to help often don’t know how best to do it. Your friends might overstep boundaries. Your tact will go a long way.

Today’s birthday (Oct. 27): You’ve the savvy to turn a small amount into a hefty sum. This isn’t about gambling; it’s about intelligent investing. Neatness and organization solve a problem. Those you live with and near will get the benefit of your considerable skill in creating beautiful environments. Adventure calls in November and May. Sagittarius and Capricorn adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 20, 4, 11, 13 and 9.

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