HOROSCOPE

Aries ( March 21- April 19): Tired ways of thinking are blocking a relationship’s potential to thrill you.

Taurus ( April 20- May 20): Find where your interests overlap those of others. It will be much easier to fight for what you care about beside others who are deeply invested in the outcome.

Gemini ( May 21- June 21): Through strength, focus and controlled breath, you work through the easy parts and grind away at the tough parts until you accomplish what you set out to do.

Cancer ( June 22- July 22): It shouldn’t surprise you one bit that people want to be around your energy, ideas and unique voice. You may need to make the first move.

Leo ( July 23- Aug. 22): Some mistake cynicism and being hard to please with sophistication and taste. The truly sophisticated and tasteful will tend to be inclusive, curious and optimistic.

Virgo ( Aug. 23- Sept. 22): You’ll likely forgo any established way in favor of tramping through the wilderness of your soul to a destination known to none before you.

Libra ( Sept. 23- Oct. 23): The theme of the day is in keeping with Libra’s scales. If you can balance lower urges and higher instincts, you are a master of balance.

Scorpio ( Oct. 24- Nov. 21): On this day of promise, you recognize there are so many fulfilled promises that it seems greedy to want more. But you want more for all.

Sagittarius ( Nov. 22Dec. 21): The day feels as fresh as your heart. Maybe a part of it still needs to heal, but don’t let that stop you from radiating warmth, which abets the mending.

Capricorn ( Dec. 22- Jan. 19): Knowing what’s weird about your life is the f irst step in knowing what’s funny and therefore relatable, perhaps even charming. Delve into the weird parts.

Aquarius ( Jan. 20- Feb. 18): Don’t wait for the day to send you a formal invitation to its opportunities. To the one willing to make brave attempts, the opportunities are practically limitless.

Pisces ( Feb. 19- March 20): You f inished that year and did all you could. You’re headed into 2021 with some interesting ideas. You’re really onto something!

Today’s birthday ( Jan. 1): You go into the year with the feeling that you owe no one and no one owes you. Not totally so? It becomes true as you move with conviction in what you’re creating. Here come exciting freedoms and abundant resources. Scorpio and Cancer adore you. Your lucky numbers: 4, 22, 1, 18 and 42.

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