Aries (March 21-April 19): Getting to know new people is easy when you have something in common, and even easier when you don't. Today you're good at asking the one question that gets someone talking.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Even when you're going through turbulent emotions, you're the stable one among your friends. When you have to pretend you're strong, you become strong.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): It's a fortunate day when what the world wants most from you is for you to be happy. You can cheer those around you by tending to your own satisfaction.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): When you're in a hurry and you wish time would fly, it marches forward the same way that it does when you want it to stand still. Resolve not to fight it but to accept it.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Are you creating to your own detriment? Seeing problems where there are none? They're signs of your powers of creativity. Start putting them to better uses.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You bought into something and now you have to buy your way out. That's just how it goes. Live and learn -- and laugh. Laugh very hard.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You make yourself of service to others and find that you're being treated like royalty. It shows the value of being needed. Fellow air signs Gemini and Aquarius seem to need you most.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): You're ambitious. Advance your position by making no change at all. Nothing is sometimes the absolute hardest thing to accomplish of all.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Check your level of intention. Are you really passionate about arriving at your destination? If so, your feet move as you imagine.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You're laying down roots. This includes an investigation into your history and the history of your people. Once you know how it has always been done, you'll decide how you want to do it.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You find your fun off the beaten path. Professionals are flexible with fees. State what you want to pay -- chances are you'll find someone to make it happen.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Someone roots for you and perhaps even protects you from behind the scenes. This is payback.

Today's birthday (May 11): There's much to celebrate and plenty to go around this year as the success you enjoy rubs off on your loved ones. They work harder than ever to impress you. A trade favors you in June, and you'll also be chosen for an important responsibility. Exciting meetings happen in July. Your family grows in August. Pisces and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are 5, 10, 21, 44 and 18.

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