Horoscope: April 8

Aries (March 21-April 19). You will achieve what you say you want. But will it make you happy? If you say it right, it will. Be specific.

Taurus (April 20-May 20). There’s flexibility in your plan, which is key. This will allow you to change course when a truly wonderful opportunity comes along.

Gemini (May 21-June 21). You smile and look approachable. The aura of class that surrounds you will tell the world you’re important.

Cancer (June 22-July 22). Someone will ask you to dance -- maybe not actually, but metaphorically -- and you shouldn’t turn down the offer. It’s only for one “song.”

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). This is a lucky day because you will get the chance to balance the imbalanced, right a wrong or finish what you started.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You think the opinions of others don’t matter to you, but in fact they have a strong bearing on your productivity.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Whatever you are playing today, go for the difficult levels of the game.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There is a way to bring your mind to the better side of a situation. You do this well today.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You don’t need to get involved in every good idea that comes along. One or two are all you can handle at once.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Taking a break from your usual routine will be necessary for your personal growth.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You will shine brightly, not by way of your own accomplishment, but by way of a friend’s.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). The bigger your plans the bigger the roadblocks. But luckily, you’ve attracted equally lofty dreamers.

Today’s birthday (April 8). This year you will defy convention and blaze your own path. Your unique expression will make a difference. A quiet place of your own will be the haven from which you are able to work at the highest levels of productivity. Your lucky numbers are 7, 23, 15, 29 and 17.

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