Aries (March 21-April 19): You may be temporarily denied the thing you want. What's important here is to trust that you're on the path you were meant for.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): An unexpected travel opportunity materializes out of nowhere. You may not be going far, and this is perhaps not the destination you would have chosen, but something special is going to come out of it.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): You'll have to talk yourself into an energetic state of awareness this morning. But once you get going, you are hard to stop. Schedule your important matters late in the day when you'll be on top of your game.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): Life is your dart game, and you hit the bull's-eye three times in a row. That never happens. But it's going to happen again and much sooner than you think.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Look for common threads in your dreams. You'll remember them better than usual and with more color and clarity. There is a powerful message there.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Putting backspin on the ball makes it hard to hit. Similarly, if you put a twist in the plot of your love life, you'll be considered exciting and attractive.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Anyone can "bring it" when they've done their homework. But it takes confidence and pluck to come up with answers on the fly. Wing it today.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): You've been worried about the competition, but fear not. You're inching ahead these days. And if you put more stretch in your stride, you'll be practically impossible to catch.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Someone's disappointing action reminds you of an important truth: When it comes down to it, the only actions you can control are your own.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): If you broke it down, you would see why you are so well-liked. But you have the wisdom to leave such mysteries alone. After all, "why" isn't important.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Big projects assume overwhelming proportions just before you set out to accomplish them. Once begun, they grow manageable in your very capable hands.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Shadows grow long and large when the sun hangs low in the sky. The illusions you witness are likely to be impressive distortions. Reserve judgment for tomorrow.

Today's birthday (Nov. 12): You will be in high demand. Because you'll be so busy, you'll need to devote some energy to finding a healthy balance between your personal and professional lives. Romantic wishes will be fulfilled in March. A move or shift in your living arrangement is featured in April. Family ties bring opportunities this summer. Aries and Leo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are 50, 2, 15, 40 and 18.

Holiday Mathis writes her column for Creators Syndicate Inc. The horoscope should be read for entertainment. Previous forecasts are at latimes.com/horoscope.