Horoscope: Jan. 4
Aries (March 21-April 19): You have never doubted the power of beauty to inspire people to greater heights, so it’s only a small surprise that someone else’s loveliness has affected you so much.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): Your presence refreshes and rejuvenates others. Your friends will be happy to see you -- you always make them feel good. The feeling is mutual.
Gemini (May 21-June 21): You are a modern wonder. You can handle the demands of multi-tasking your way through the day and yet maintain focus on your work in any particular moment. Others learn from you.
Cancer (June 22-July 22): Physical labor is one thing, but quantifying “thinking work” is subtle. Sometimes it’s hard to tell whether you’re getting anything done.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You are quick to compliment people where you see fit. You don’t expect reciprocation, but it’s nice when you get it. This afternoon you will be praised in the way you want to be: subtly.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): If today you had a personal sound effect, it would be tumultuous applause. Your work is met with overwhelming approval. A promotion beckons.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You’ll feel like you’re taking a leap into the dark, and in many ways you are. Trust in the process, but also choose a mentor. Someone with experience will help you.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Though there is something you dearly want, you’d keep going along this path even if you knew you would never achieve that milestone. The true reward is in who you become because you dared to go for it.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You forgive someone, but that doesn’t mean you’ll go back to the way things were before the problem came up. You may not continue your relationship with this person.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You will ask a lot of others and feel no guilt in doing so. It is perhaps because you will not ask anything of them that you would not gladly do yourself.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You slid through a sticky social situation without choosing sides. However, you will not be spared from the world of politics. A diplomatic mood will be the key to your success.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): An intimidating person inspires many around you to show reserve and self-preservation. But you’re not in the mood to hang out in the shadows. You stand out instead.
Today’s birthday (Jan. 4): You’ll find success with a team of people that operates along common lines of agreement. Your work is so fascinating that you’ll find it hard to do anything else through February and March. In fact, it must be moderated to avoid burn out. Libra and Aries people adore you. Your lucky numbers are 20, 5, 33, 21 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.