Horoscope: Jan. 7
Aries (March 21-April 19): Often, the closer you get to finishing a project the more difficult it seems. You will get it done, but today you have rhythm on your side.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): Despite the moments of self-doubt that everyone experiences, you are more than competent to cope with the challenges of life. Keep reminding yourself that you are powerful.
Gemini (May 21-June 21): There are a hundred ways to relate to your kin, and all of them are good as long as you come from a loving space. You’ll accept someone’s unusual brand of love.
Cancer (June 22-July 22): Relationships take work. It feels like you’re doing all the heavy lifting, but it’s just that way sometimes. It’s not even worth bringing up, since tomorrow things shift and you’ll feel differently.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Everyone has opinions, but today you’ll hear too many. Know when to pull back, find a quiet place and look into yourself.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You like the story in which the caterpillar goes to sleep and wakes up a monarch butterfly. Go with that sleepy feeling for now. Soon, you will wake up.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Free your inner athlete. Regardless of how long you stick with it, playing a new sport will help you break old routines. You like to mix things up so this is just you being you.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): A bold spirit often exerts itself to the detriment of true generosity, but you are one of those rare people who combines an extraordinary ambition with a big heart.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The fair expression on your face finds its match in your heart and mind: You find it impossible to think anything but the best about everyone you meet.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): No one knows that special loved one like you do. Lately, you’ve felt a certain distance, but you were wise not to read too much into it. You’ll soon be closer than ever.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): There’s a fine line between being discerning and being finicky, and you have a friend who crosses it regularly. Normally, you can look the other way, but this time, his or her pickiness directly affects you.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Today is a taking-a-bath-in-the-afternoon kind of day. After all, you can’t always pick when your quiet time is going to be. Sometimes you just have to sneak it in there.
Today’s birthday (Jan. 7): You become even more like those you admire. Your growing skills put you in the running for different kinds of jobs. Jump into career changes wholeheartedly. The early success of a venture in June will be followed by hard work and then another big win in September. Your lucky numbers are 5, 25, 40, 1 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.