HOROSCOPE

Aries (March 21-April 19): Do things when you are ready to do them. Don’t jump just because someone else is telling you to.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Children have nothing better to go by than their visceral response to people. Their sophisticated defensive skills are primal. That’s a juxtaposition that works well and can be duplicated at any age.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): But if you got it, why not flaunt it?

Cancer (June 22-July 22): You may project onto another person angel-like qualities that they do not currently possess.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): So, you love this person because of the special way he or she makes you feel. You know, that was in you all the time.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Domestic happiness helps you feel emotionally supported enough to tackle the challenges.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Your hard work has paid off, and now you can chill out, revel and reflect.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): When it reminds you of the old romance, take a moment to replay the whole story in your mind — the whole story, especially the end bit.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): Maybe it doesn’t make the most sense to you right now, but you’re a lifelong learner. Don’t forget that. Keep going until the pixels arrange themselves into a clear picture.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Communication is your day’s agenda. People talk; you listen.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): There is freedom in wildness, and very little of it in civilization. That is part of the reason you are so connected to nature right now. You need to let that soft animal

inside you free.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): You can do remarkable work before the rest of your workforce has caught their groove. Why? Because you are immune to the stresses that affect others.

Today’s birthday (Oct. 14): Happy birthday and welcome to your year of finally getting the admiration you deserve. Next month will be the hardest, so get ready. You’ll need a few more skills in your arsenal. Come on, though, you’ve never been averse to learning. There’s a party in February that will change the way you think of yourself. Taurus and Capricorn people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 15, 27, 31, 22 and 11.

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