HOROSCOPE

Aries

(March 21-April 19): Someone will point to the shortcut with a shiny sign. The long and viable path won’t be obvious, but if you’re internally quiet, then you’ll probably sense it.

Taurus

(April 20-May 20): You want to show up in such a way as to make sure that people will miss you when you don’t.

Gemini

(May 21-June 21): When people feel part of the team, they’ll place a high priority on what needs to be accomplished for the win.

Cancer

(June 22-July 22): You have someone powerful on your side, rooting for you to do whatever it takes for maximum vitality — and that someone is you.

Leo

(July 23-Aug. 22): Should you try to win over the skeptical powers that be, or should you run from a nowin situation? Choose the action that will make you feel the best about yourself.

Virgo

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The magic and momentum will begin when your goals match up nicely with the goals of another. If this isn’t happening, it’s not you; it’s the situation.

Libra

(Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Your sensitivity to diet is turned up today, and you’ll be more affected than usual by the foods you eat.

Scorpio

(Oct. 24-Nov. 21): To determine the state that would be most suited to the job and then have the selfmastery to move your head there well, that pretty much guarantees success today.

Sagittarius

(Nov. 22Dec. 21): The least powerful people are the ones who are nasty to underlings. Truly important people treat everyone with respect.

Capricorn

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): People need what you’re offering just as much as what others are offering.

Aquarius

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): There will be those who look at everything as a “you” problem or a “me” problem. If you can create a team mentality, then everything will turn into “we.”

Pisces

(Feb. 19-March 20): People just want acknowledgement today. That’s all. Share a kind word, and they’ll be all ears.

Today’s birthday

(May 16): Much of your story is outside of your control, but when you take charge of what you can, you’ll create an improved and truly customized future for yourself. Three key allies will help you. Recognize who’s on your side and who’s not. Mostly this is about feeling supported. June and September bring easy money. Pisces and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 40, 33, 8 and 45.

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