HOROSCOPE

Aries

(March 21-April 19): Your system for determining where focus is best placed will get a much-needed tuneup.

Taurus

(April 20-May 20): Messing up in front of people takes real guts. But if most people around you aren’t even trying, any mistake you make proves that you’re living better.

Gemini

(May 21-June 21): Every path may lead to the desired destination. Still, if there’s a map, figure out the most direct route.

Cancer

(June 22-July 22): You’ll be like a journalist seeking a story that will fascinate your audience. Your success hinges on choosing the right topic.

Leo

(July 23-Aug. 22): Maybe your progress has been hindered by other people’s perceptions, but likely it’s your own self-perception that has made the biggest impact.

Virgo

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You know what you’ve done, but they don’t. You’ll have a more satisfying interactions when everyone involved understands who you are.

Libra

(Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Some schools offer programs in which a person can sidle up to a professional in their field of interest to get a feel for the day-to-day. You’ll get a version of this today.

Scorpio

(Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Holding yourself back from what might be irresponsible, immature or otherwise illadvised is adulting at its finest.

Sagittarius

(Nov. 22Dec. 21): It’s human nature to have many interests, but if you present them all at once, the others won’t know where to start with you. One thing at a time.

Capricorn

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A multiple-point-of-view style will be more interesting today, and you’ll learn from it too.

Aquarius

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): People laughing in a room together can make things funny that aren’t so funny while home alone. Consider before you repost.

Pisces

(Feb. 19-March 20): There are many ways to call a person out. The mild way will be best.

Today’s birthday

(Aug. 7): It would be easy to get unhappily caught up in the competition this year, but angelic reminders prevent this with events that refresh and reset you. You’ll align with high ideals, vibrations and emotions for a perspective that motivates you toward new challenges and helps you succeed in different kinds of relationships. Cancer and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 40, 38, 2 and 18.

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