HOROSCOPE

Aries (March 21-April 19): You want to change a bad habit. Certain cues trigger a chain of behaviors. If you can alter your environment to avoid that cue in the first place, do so. Taurus (April 20-May 20): Your day will be filled with opportunities for a happy flow of feelings.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Just before the “over” phase of the healing comes is the “checking” phase when you think a lot about not thinking about it. You’re almost there.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): The world defines you by what you do, but what you’re seeing right now is all you haven’t done.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You can be tougher than you think you’re being. It’s something to be aware of today as certain people around you are easily shaken.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The higher pursuits of the mind and spirit call to you today including philanthropy and education.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You’re in the process of figuring out how to get along with someone who is very different from you.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): It’s a day for replenishing your emotional fuel tank.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): One way to mute the voice of that inner critic is to throw yourself into the action. When you’re busy handling things, the mental chatter goes quiet.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Love is supportive. People who don’t understand one another’s trajectory can nonetheless respect and make room for it.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In the Chinese legend of the red thread, the gods tie a cord around the ankle of those destined to meet one another and eventually the

tie, invisible to the human eye, brings souls together. Today’s meeting has the feel of fate. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Try thinking of things in terms of, “for me” or “not for me.” It’s simple, but the shift can that free you from other people’s business.

Today’s birthday (Jan. 19): Your rational mind will become a servant to the amazing intuition that is your cosmic gift at the top of this solar return. Your understanding of what you need in relationships will deepen as will your ability to communicate it. You’ll heal a bit of broken self-esteem, which leads to you making more money. Aquarius and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 40, 2, 10 and 28.

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