HOROSCOPE

Aries ( March 21- April 19): People try to show one another the best parts of themselves. But everyone has ridiculous, embarrassing and insecure sides that they hide, just like you do.

Taurus ( April 20- May 20): At the heart of innovation is a desire to understand what others need. For problem- solvers, seeing a problem in action is an opportunity and a gift.

Gemini ( May 21- June 21): There you go again, striving to exceed expectations. Consider what’s being asked. Less is more today.

Cancer ( June 22- July 22): Sometimes, kindness is hands- on help; other times, it’s looking away, giving others a chance to save face.

Leo ( July 23- Aug. 22): No one is good at everything. Value the ways in which you are winning, especially if they do not fall into a highly visible category.

Virgo ( Aug. 23- Sept. 22): For many, articulating an argument is easier than trying to understand the other side. Without willingness to understand, formulating arguments is pointless.

Libra ( Sept. 23- Oct. 23): Relationship building is about trust and creating an environment that tolerates failure. Fun and innovation happen where we feel safe.

Scorpio ( Oct. 24- Nov. 21): Maybe your fear of commitment is wisdom. You don’t want to chain yourself to a goal without considering what you need to f lourish.

Sagittarius ( Nov. 22Dec. 21): You’ll find it hard to like things that lack glamour. You need to find a glamorous light or to create glamour where there was none.

Capricorn ( Dec. 22- Jan. 19): People may not share your vision, or may not share it with the same passion. They’ll catch up later.

Aquarius ( Jan. 20- Feb. 18): People you love don’t have to do anything in particular to inspire you. You’ve made beautiful things for loved ones for no reason. The creative mood will strike.

Pisces ( Feb. 19- March 20): Before you agree to plans, self- questioning to discover what’s in it for you might keep you from wasting your efforts.

Today’s birthday ( Oct. 14): You have a relentless drive, best applied to your own projects, as most teams and people would be hardpressed to match your intensity. You’ll be gentle with others while you turn this focus to milestones you’ll reach in January and April. Blossoming relationships seem to add breadth to your soul. Gemini and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 13, 20, 21 and 4.

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