HOROSCOPE

Aries

(March 21-April 19): Your mental environment will be freshened up by challenging old thought patterns and seeking inspiration.

Taurus

(April 20-May 20): The irresistible charm you radiate comes from your genuine interest in finding out what there is to like about people.

Gemini

(May 21-June 21): Shared knowledge cuts out a lot of wasted time today because it means you don’t have to discuss everything that led to this moment.

Cancer

(June 22-July 22): There are those who can do no wrong in your eyes. Have they really earned your unconditional positive regard?

Leo

(July 23-Aug. 22): It’s good if the plan goes right, but if things go wrong, that’s even better. It’s a chance for you to show what you’re made of.

Virgo

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You will feel the struggle and achievement of relative strangers as though it were your own victory.

Libra

(Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Your focus on where you want to go will keep you from getting spooked as you move forward.

Scorpio

(Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Your smile will make people feel important and valued, and you’ll like yourself more, too, for revving up the good vibes.

Sagittarius

(Nov. 22Dec. 21): Everything seems to take a circuitous route to get to you, but at least you’ll find this to be a highly amusing start to the year.

Capricorn

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’re eager to try things, and you’ll be good right out of the gate. Also, you’ll have luck when approaching people you don’t know.

Aquarius

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Today you’re in a quiet mood; you don’t have to toot your own horn; your accomplishments will speak for themselves.

Pisces

(Feb. 19-March 20): There’s no compliment like your attention. Who deserves it today? Maybe you should give it to yourself!

Today’s birthday

(Jan. 1): Your gift for reading people and getting quickly to the heart of what they need and want will make you a top seller this year, even if you’re not in sales. People will buy into your ideas and your vision of the future that includes your lighthearted wishes and your deep desires. You’ll love, work and attract all you need. Libra and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 20, 22, 23 and 50.

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