Horoscope: Jan. 16
Aries (March 21-April 19): You are being judged for someone else’s performance -- likely that of a child, an employee or someone you manage. This person will make you proud.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): You’ll get the ball rolling on a project by answering the following questions: Who do you need to know? How much money will you need? What skills will you have to master?
Gemini (May 21-June 21): Make education a priority, and get going on this immediately. The other parts of your life will fall into place. It will be as though your training was the missing piece.
Cancer (June 22-July 22): Material attachments will hold you back from creating truly meaningful bonds. Instead of seeing things for their physical value, appraise the emotional and spiritual value.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You will be in a mood to be orderly. You can see the smooth way to do things, and you will be in a position to show others. Stay upbeat.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Some situations require an aggressive approach. Others demand you sit back and watch. Today falls in the latter category.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Love’s influence often feels beyond human control -- although, you’ll soon realize that you have more authority over the unseen forces than you first thought.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): When unpleasantness happens, and inevitably it does, you’ll find a brilliant escape. Wander off and the tension will diffuse. You’ll come back, and the problem will be solved.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your imagination will provide the adventure that your schedule prohibits. Carve out a slice of time to relax and let your fantasy life take off.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’ll be representing a group or a cause. Choose your words carefully. Consider how your actions will reflect on those you stand up for. Your thoughtful choices will be admirable ones.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Making a decision will tie you down. You probably feel that you’re just not ready, and that’s valid. For now, life in an unsettled form has its charms.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): There is a social order being established around you. You probably feel that you are above such pettiness, and yet it’s important that you play this subtle game. You’ll avoid winding up a doormat for overly aggressive individuals.
Today’s birthday (Jan. 16): Your commitment to loved ones makes you strong this year. It is by serving them that you get what you want. Your lessons in love give you incredible power. A new alliance is featured in February. Someone invests in you in March. You’ll be called to adventure in April. Whimsy and romance fill June. Your lucky numbers are 7, 25, 40, 15 and 32.
Holiday Mathis writes her column for Creators Syndicate Inc. The horoscope should be read for entertainment. Previous forecasts are at latimes.com/horoscope.