HOROSCOPE

Aries (March 21-April 19): Can you trick yourself into better behavior? Experiment to see what makes you feel more generous.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): In the movie theater, people sit together in the dark to look on the bright side. The point is, in movies and in life, the darkness helps with contrast.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Seeing someone or something from your past makes you realize what you’ve really got to get back to.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): At the end of the day, you may not see all that happened today as progress, but hopefully you’ll sense that it has made you better.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): If you’re bored, know that others are, too. The difference is that you have the guts to do something about it.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Thinking ahead will help you manage the impression you make this weekend, your reputation and the general expectations of others.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): It’s weird, but humans place higher value on what’s scarce than what’s available. You want people to value what you have. How can you make it scarce?

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): In play, children can become professionals, get married, perform acts of heroism and be super in any way. You’ll feel playful like that today.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): If you go after too personal and specific a result, you’ll tire out the people around you who aren’t invested in the same thing.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Some of your dreams haven’t come true. Nevertheless, this is a day for taking stock and thanking your lucky stars. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’re getting stronger and more independent. This helps your relationships as you build new patterns.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): If you don’t want people to worry, don’t tell them everything you’re up to.

Today’s birthday (April 14): Because of your loyalty and sense of duty and honor, you’ll excel within a particular structure. July to September is your biggest ”spurt,” and you’ll grow in skill, rank and stature. Promises will be exchanged in the late summer and kept for years to come. October through the year’s end features lighthearted adventuring and friends. Cancer and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 39, 22, 3 and 4.

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