Horoscope: Dec. 20
Aries (March 21-April 19): You know a gifted person who inexplicably hides that gift from the world. Your ability to be open with your talent will allow others to do the same.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): Your progress has not been the work of easy luck or overnight promotions; it’s been one daily victory after another. Your track record of success will help you net more of the same.
Gemini (May 21-June 21): You have many things on your plate and not much time. You wonder if you’re going to make it. As long as you stay focused, you will. Pace yourself.
Cancer (June 22-July 22): You are radiant. You think you’re imagining heads turning in your direction. You’re not. Everyone is taking a second look and seeing you as though for the first time.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): French writer Alexandre Dumas said all human wisdom is summed up in two words: wait and hope. You have waited a long time for what is about to occur, and the experience will meet your highest hopes.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Something happens to confirm what you have long suspected: You are right where you should be, doing what you should. You will be able to maintain an invigorated pace all day.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Your self-confidence is inspiring to some, intimidating to others. You realize you have no control over how others perceive you, but do your best to disarm those who seem to be on the defensive.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Someone will come to you needing to be calmed, and you will calm him or her. When you say things are going to be OK, people believe you. What’s more, you’re usually right.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Family activities enliven your scene. Sometimes you wonder what you have in common with these people who share your blood, and then one of them does something exactly the way you do it.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You feel like the cab passenger who, when asked where to go, says, “Anywhere but here!” You just need to get out of Dodge. When you come back, things won’t seem so crazy.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You like being generous with your time and resources, but everyone seems to be asking for favors at once. Don’t even try to oblige them all.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Having the ability to see many sides of an issue will make it more difficult for you to arrive at a decision. But when you do, it will be the right choice.
Today’s birthday (Dec. 20): You are determined to build the best year yet. You will apply yourself to bring about something only you can make happen. January seals an important deal. Vocational change in September brings your duties more in line with your training. Aquarius and Aries people adore you. Your lucky numbers are 29, 1, 43, 30 and 15.
Holiday Mathis writes her column for Creators Syndicate Inc. The horoscope should be read for entertainment. Previous forecasts are at latimes.com/horoscope.