Horoscope for Jan. 1, 2010

Aries (March 21-April 19): As the first sign of the zodiac, the first day of the decade is extremely lucky for you. Furthermore, you are a part of something urgent. What has to happen must happen today, and you’re the one to do it.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Someone is almost ready to give you what you want. You don’t have to do all of the convincing yourself. Let others testify. You’ve built your reputation; now let it work for you.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Take the extra time, effort and expense to look good. Your polish is what will make you feel comfortable. And your comfort level will be the ingredient that allows for your success.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): It’s not the big, complicated decisions that jeopardize your integrity. It’s little ones: the tone you take with your family, how you treat a cashier. You’ll show your grace in a million ways.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You’ll be involved in a delicious game. You know how this one works. Your opponents were different before, but the rules are the same. Now you have confidence that comes with experience.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It may be the first of the year, but it’s not all fresh. A certain project feels to you a bit tiresome. Still, this isn’t a time to zigzag. Stay on purpose.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Stay centered on the ideas that make you feel good about yourself. It makes you a magnet for the most delectable rewards.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Your team sees you as a valued member. Is the feeling mutual? Focus on the unique strengths each person brings. Believe the best in others and that’s what they’ll show you.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It’s easy and pleasant for people to deal with you, and that’s why they keep coming back. You’ll make sales, win colleagues and get some interesting invitations, too.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Lady Luck is slow to the game today. The fates will smile on you only after you ignite your own passion. If you want things a certain way, you have to make them come out that way.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’re looking forward to an exciting new year, and today will set the tone. Throw an unexpected twist into the routine that sends a message.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): It is essential that you place yourself around people you can admire and emulate over the next 10 days. It’s the most important thing you can do to improve your performance.

Today’s birthday (Jan. 1): You will decide on changes you wish to make in the world and get to work. Through the next six weeks, a challenge grows into a quest. Socialize often in February and March to make contacts to support you through your mission. What you do for love makes a difference in April. Leo and Pisces people adore you. Your lucky numbers are 8, 30, 12, 49 and 16.

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