HOROSCOPE

Aries (March 21-April 19): To craft a surprise for another person is a rather unforgettable act of love.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): New friends are often acquired in a setting of common interest. That’s why you help your chances along by following your curiosities.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): The truth, though possibly unpleasant, will help you steer clear of danger today.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): You may fully buy in to two opposite beliefs today. The paradox actually isn’t that confusing if you look deeply.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You love someone, and you want to make that person happy. And yet, to surrender your own will to the approval of another would make you a slave to love. True love is unbound. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Celebrating your accomplishment in some way is absolutely critical to the success cycle.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Maybe freedom isn’t really the ability to do whatever you want. Maybe it’s the ability to accept whatever is.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): If you’re constantly afraid of falling out of favor, you’re not in the right place.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): One way to turn the fortunes in your favor is to organize your world the way you want it. Decide on your primary aims first, and then figure out how you’re going to support those ideas.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): There’s something in your life you once thought of as empty space that is actually loaded with power.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ll give yourself fully to those closest to you, so you really need to make sure that your inner circle includes people you can count on to understand you.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): There’s no time to wait around for people to make their minds up. You know what you want, so start moving. The high value you place on your time and energy will inspire others to value it, too.

Today’s birthday (Jan. 13): You’re impressively capable. You’ll attract people who are equal in this quality, as well as those who are seriously lacking in it. Team with the former; work for the latter. You’ll rack up the good reviews and charge much more after August. Love will be lavished on you all year, though April and June will be especially romantic. Pisces and Leo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 6, 44, 41 and 38.

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