HOROSCOPE

Aries (March 21-April 19): Maintaining power over your experience will require creativity and determination to see it your way, not their way. Taurus (April 20-May 20): There are good things about every state of being, even the ones you don’t prefer. Gemini (May 21-June 21): Sometimes you feel like you’re a figment of your own imagination. You have, after all, taken an active part in creating this personality of yours.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): A lake can be “joyous,” “ominous” “raging” and “quiet,” so it is no surprise that people are as capable or more of such mood shifts.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): An exchange of energy, ideas and feelings makes this day run on an exhilarating mood.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): There will be a focus on your potential as surmised by yourself and others, none of whom are qualified to make a guess, let alone a decision about it. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Part of you aspires to new heights of spiritual achievement and self-discovery. Another part of you wants to sit on the couch and watch a reality show.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Matters of integrity and ethics are ignored by greedy people. You’ll be in a position to heroically interrupt this.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): Some days don’t require you to think too far into the problem. But today isn’t one of those days. You’ll need to be sharp.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): It is rare that one gets to be the person of the hour, toasted and lauded. But what’s not so rare, at least not for you, is to be quietly admired and respected behind your back.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Solitude will fortify your spirit, clarify your mind and be a lot more fun than hanging with the usual suspects.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Forget about potential. What’s happening now? Acknowledge and accept that.

Today’s birthday (Sept. 13): All these years on the planet and you really have little idea of all you can do with this magnificent set of inner and outer powers and abilities you’ve been given. Optimism, mischief, play, experimentation, boldness all qualities that will be employed during this solar return to surprising and often very pleasing results. Leo and Aries adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 12, 33, 28 and 17.

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