Aries (March 21-April 19): The gains don't always have to come with pains. Maybe you've already suffered enough for success. By now you deserve a few easy wins.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): You feel best when you are ultra-productive. Some of the time you spend entertaining yourself could be spent making money instead. Research new possibilities.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Your sense of humor will actually help you earn more money. People will want to work with you because you lighten the mood and take the pressure off.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): You'll join a competitive situation. Don't put pressure on yourself to win, but do aim to do your very best.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Things will happen to push you into the new era. That piece of machinery that's on its last legs could finally cause you to update your technology.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): To choose the high road, you must decide that in some way you are superior. See the current situation as small, and refuse to trifle with it. You'll naturally rise up to a new path.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): It is suggested all the time that you should laugh every day. That's why it's a good use of time to research new sources of entertainment.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Everyone makes mistakes. One of your mistakes was listening to someone who is so insecure that he or she puts down everyone else, including you. Ignore this person in the future.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): There is very little that is worth worrying about. Instead of worrying as a habit, let your worry be a call to action. Make the appointment you've been meaning to make. Fix it.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): It's an interesting time in your life, but you may not realize this as you busily go about your day. Listen to mood-boosting music to pull you through your current challenges.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The people who love you also need you and miss you. If you can carve out a minute to connect, do so. With a shared sentiment and a few good chuckles, you will make someone's day -- and your own, too.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Your job is to take care of you. It might seem selfish, but today it would be selfish not to take care of yourself. That would only lead to others having to take care of you later. Think ahead. Treat yourself well.

Today's birthday (Nov. 5): This is a year to laugh and have fun. Since you understand what is truly important, you have no problem attracting the frivolous stuff, too. Friends flock to you through the holidays. You'll have a creative breakthrough in January. You'll upgrade your home or transportation in March. June features spectacular travel. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 19, 25, 31 and 35.

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