HOROSCOPE

Aries (March 21-April 19): No matter what else is going on in this big group around you, you remain uniquely yourself, concerned with your own business.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): There’s something to be said for automatic mode. You don’t always have to “feel it” to do it. Sometimes it’s just about showing up.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): You need a close relationship with another person to help you feel valued and cared for. Everyone does.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): It may feel as though you’re not doing much, but in reality it takes massive amounts of brainpower to sustain your current lifestyle and manner of being.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): As for those relationships that are more exciting than they are stable, you may still find you have a place for them.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): If it seems too hard, and you don’t want to do it (but you must), start with smaller increments of work. If an hour is too hard, think of a halfhour, or 15 minutes.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Professional success will be simple: Maintain your energy and love for the work. Bonus points if you can find a mentor. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Talking is optional; you certainly don’t have to try to impress anyone. Listening is harder. It’s often enough to honor others with your attention. Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): This day gives you a chance to practice managing other people’s expectations. Be careful what’s implied and doubly careful with what’s promised.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): It takes only one personal connection to get a party started, give a project wings or push an idea into form.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): People will come through for you and help you solve whatever problems arise. Show your gratitude and there will be more where this came from.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Your mood: ultra-driven. So you’ll get what you want and then have to deal with the reality of what you worked for. Today’s birthday (Aug. 29): Love is your essence, and it’s reflected back to you from the majesty of nature, the fantasy world of fiction, the beauty of a loved one’s eyes. New experiences envelop you in 2018; a lifestyle transformation is in store. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 30, 11, 27 and 17.

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