HOROSCOPE for JAN. 24
Aries (March 21-April 19): You will need to take an aggressive stance with someone to get something accomplished. You will also be merciful when you need to be.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): You’ll be an expert reader of facial expressions and body language. You’ll endear others to you by tuning in to their rhythm.
Gemini (May 21-June 21): Laughter is aerobics for the soul. You’ll be giggling throughout the afternoon and ensuring your own good health as you do.
Cancer (June 22-July 22): You’ll be giving a spontaneous performance of sorts. What appeals to one culture may not read so well to another group. Know your audience before you launch into your “act.”
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): When you hear half of a story, your mind fills in the blanks. Is your version true? Your suppositions are in the realm of possibility, although certainly more creative than what actually happened.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): If you observe an incongruity long enough, it begins to seem logical. There will be a shift this afternoon. The abnormal will suddenly be normal. Things that do not usually go together will form a complete picture.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You are an artful force. The world will bend to your creative whims. Say what you want things to look like and they begin to take form. Tomorrow it won’t be so easy, so do take advantage of your special luck.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): You will succeed after a period of experimentation. So don’t be too afraid about making the wrong choice. Wrong choices will inform you and make your work complex and wonderful.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): However peaceful your intentions, when you combine certain elements (or people), the results are explosive. What happens this afternoon could give you some explaining to do.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You have a lovely way of catering to a situation without compromising who you are. You may feel out of your element today, but that doesn’t stop you from being yourself.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Wherever you wind up, it won’t be where you intended to go when you set out this morning. But it’s still good. Life comes at you in an exquisite rush. Just experience it.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Bold characters surround you. Free and exciting expressions are the norm. Moderate tones won’t be heard. You don’t need to shout, but you do need to find a way to capture attention.
Today’s birthday (Jan. 24): You may have settled for second best in the past, but this year you confidently ask for the moon. For the next three months, you get what you negotiate for, so believe you deserve the best and start with a high bid. February brings a new source of income. Singles find love in March. Lucky numbers are 5, 16, 24, 3 and 19.
Holiday Mathis writes her column for Creators Syndicate Inc. The horoscope should be read for entertainment. Previous forecasts are at latimes.com/horoscope.