Horoscope: May 12

Aries (March 21-April 19): There are those who love to provoke you. Don’t take offense or get ruffled and they’ll stop. All they want is your attention.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): The best help you can get comes from someone whose own interests coincide with yours perfectly.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Keeping the peace is easy when you understand the needs, wants, limits and talents of those around you.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): If you need to move quickly to obtain or change something, you’ll wind up paying too much.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You’re generous because it feels right to you, but also because you want the other person to be as loyal as you are.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The prize goes to the person who cares the most, or at least pretends to care the most. Higher-ups need validation and respect. They’ll look for it in your eyes.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): When people see that you’re serious about making a change, they just might step up with new energy and eagerness.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): This is no time to hide out. Show and share what you can do. The world is made more beautiful by your handiwork.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your opinion is not the be-all, end-all of a situation, but it’s a valuable contribution. Deliver with confidence, then let others do the same.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Making meaningful and useful contact with others starts with holding a good feeling about someone in your mind.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Every positive thing you do at work and in your relationships has an effect on your physical well-being.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Strange circumstances envelop you. It’s like you have a gravitational pull for freaky characters. This is why you’re so much fun to talk to tonight.

Today’s birthday (May 12): Relationships grow closer this year. The enduring love of your supporters will be highlighted as you venture together. You’ll also have fun with new characters who are introduced to your inner circle. A business risk or a daring move on the job results in more money by June. Travel sparks your imagination in October. Cancer and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are 4, 2, 1, 44 and 17.

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