HOROSCOPE

Aries (March 21-April 19): You won’t regret staying within your own boundaries today and letting others do the same.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): You know someone really likes you when that person tries to be an allaround improved version around you. And when it’s you doing this, you know you’re smitten.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Stop putting it off ! Not to live the life you want to live is an abuse of the present.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): Not everyone is capable of self-nurturing. Hopefully you are. It will be essential to growth.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): If no one cares to try harder, conversation might devolve into people droning on about what they know instead of really connecting with one another.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Though other value systems may different from yours, that doesn’t make them wrong. Stars illuminate your humanitarian instincts.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Embrace imperfection and open yourself to the lesson.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Inconvenient happenings can be fortuitous, and seemingly lucky happenings can turn out to be a major pain. So don’t be quick to judge.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): You don’t have to be a cynic to be on guard against the darker inclinations of human nature.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): When it comes to your family, you’re fiercely protective regardless of whether the critics are right.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): All those people who act like they have it together don’t fool you. You’d much rather see the confidence that comes from admitting the struggle.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Thoughts have power, so take control before they take control of you. And don’t be surprised if your feelings are all over the place today. Ecstasy, jealousy, agony and boredom could all happen in the span of an hour.

Today’s birthday (Oct. 27): You go into this new era playfully, a state that’s only possible because your conscience is clear and your stress is low. This state is hard won. It’s happening because you’ve mastered much of what used to stress you. Celebrate your luck; pay it forward. A sweet connection will keep on giving you gifts as it continues. Virgo and Taurus adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 10, 3, 26, 5 and 40.

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