HOROSCOPE

Aries (March 21-April 19): You bring out the brilliance in others by asking the right question. an understated one does the trick.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): You want to acquire as much knowledge as you can about your area of interest, even if that means learning the mean side of it.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): It’s not simply thinking positively about things that are obviously not ideal. Rather, you’ll see a positive potential and explore it bit by bit until it opens up.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): As for the people who are close to you, you chose them for a reason, and that reason will become apparent as the day unfolds.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You remember the first impression a person made on you. Now something about that impression will seem prophetic.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Uncertainty is a stage of learning. Be patient with yourself. Accept your natural rhythms and process.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): In the past you were driven to accomplish certain aims to the point of single-mindedness. Now your life is bigger, but you have the ability to focus with intensity if you still want the same goal.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): There are those who can’t relate to your plans and won’t come onboard. Focus on the ones who get you and build from there. Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): How will you feel when you get what you want? And might there be other ways to arrive?

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your drive to entertain and delight will be much stronger than usual, and you’ll follow through.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Ultimately, you’ll feel

lighter when you let go of some of your demands on life. The ones that fit in the past may not be the right size and shape for you now.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): What used to be a tedious and time-consuming project can now be accomplished in a few minutes when you delegate the main action to a human or a technological process.

Today’s birthday (Nov. 9): Your good deeds will shine like a candle in a dark world, so go where you’re supported for being your best self. It should be noted that you will spend a significant amount of time in Cupid’s clutches and have a poetic heart and brilliant fire to apply to your life and work as a result. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 3, 28, 11 and 16.

Holiday Mathis writes her column for Creators Syndicate Inc. The horoscope should be read for entertainment.