HOROSCOPE

Aries

(March 21-April 19): You want to help, but don’t rob anyone of the chance at the kind of confidence that autonomy can bring.

Taurus

(April 20-May 20): Dare to enact the virtue you seek today and you just may wind up with it by the end of the day.

Gemini

(May 21-June 21): Do your fears prevent you from enjoying your own world? Today there are pleasures around you that are not to be missed.

Cancer

(June 22-July 22): You’ll finish the job you started to the very best of your ability, impediments notwithstanding.

Leo

(July 23-Aug. 22): You’re ready to follow advice, even though it may take a great deal of effort. A proven success formula is something to adhere to as closely as possible.

Virgo

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Usually just about everyone is the opposite of what they proclaim, at least some of the time. Practice a healthy skepticism.

Libra

(Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Casual conversation will lead you to realize that you have stories you haven’t quite learned how to tell yet.

Scorpio

(Oct. 24-Nov. 21): The people who make you want to behave as the best version of you are the ones to keep around.

Sagittarius

(Nov. 22Dec. 21): It won’t pay to be too picky in matters of food or entertainment, but you can certainly afford to be picky in matters of love and romance.

Capricorn

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Before you do what you planned, consider that your day could go a few different ways. Ask: What would a person with healthy self-esteem do?

Aquarius

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You know free spirits, and you know people who have lived in the same place for decades. You have something to learn from both.

Pisces

(Feb. 19-March 20): Your artistic eye is keen now, and you’ll appreciate things that normally do not capture your attention.

Today’s birthday

(Dec. 30): Your needs collide with those of another, and together you’ll create impressive momentum in the next six weeks. January brings beauty you couldn’t have planned if you’d tried. Friends will surprise you in March. Excellent publicity will help you expand your influence as well as your financial reach. Aries and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 39, 4, 14, 47 and 28.

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