HOROSCOPE

Aries (March 21-April 19): The beginning of love is intoxicating, ravishing, irresistible even. The middle mellows out. There’s no shame in that mellow middle stage.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): You’re not the only one who loves a good joke. That’s why you’ll take the time to carefully construct one for someone else today.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): When you want to see someone badly enough, you’ll make it happen. The principle applies for those who seek an audience with you.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): You have a good sense of when to move forward with certainty. Don’t wait to be chosen.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): It feels pretty bad when your loved ones aren’t supportive. It’s hurtful when they ignore your efforts, dismiss your work or just don’t seem to get what you’re doing.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’ll get attention, but that’s not really what you were going for, nor is it the pressing need of the moment. What’s more important and lasting than attention is respect.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You’re always going for greatness. Part of the reason is that so many people do good work that “good” becomes the new “mediocre.”

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Editors looking for mistakes in a text will often change the font to keep their eyes from glossing over what’s familiar. It really works.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): There’s nothing that could be offered — no reward or incentive — that could ever motivate you more than the caring heart that is your nature.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’ll be sharing your memories with people who really want to know you better. Inside jokes are born out of this and will be perpetual, strengthening the tie.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’re the master of being you. Just remember that you are not beholden to anyone in this regard and have only to please yourself.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): This is one of those times when it’s best to do nothing. But why do nothing passively when you can do nothing with a vengeance?

Today’s birthday (Nov. 13): To others, it will seem that you have the secret, and maybe you do. Your exceptional listening skills will make your life easy. You’ll understand what’s needed and supply it. You’ll be paid extremely well. Your lucky numbers: 2, 15, 33, 28 and 11.

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