Horoscope for March 3, 2010

Aries (March 21-April 19): An ill-timed comment could get you into trouble with someone you can’t afford to offend. Watch your words.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Unreasonable requests can be frustrating. But you’re flattered that someone thinks you can manage such impossible feats.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Some flowers only bloom once. You are not that kind of flower. Yours is a bloom that won’t quit.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): While some around you blunder, you prefer to parse out your time -- observing, then planning, then acting.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Working with others will sharpen you and make you better. Just be sure you know the exit strategy before you go in.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): There’s such a thing as being too confident, especially when you’re faced with a new situation. Be open-minded and humble.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You’ll deliver your wacky performance, and only a few people will understand it. You’re a true original.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Look in the mirror, and deem yourself a 10. You’ll perform better when you estimate your looks and talents as top-notch.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A bookstore is the ideal place now. When you follow your curious mind, life will unfold in strange and unexpected ways.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Steer clear of people who are wasting time or wandering with a lost look in their eye. Stick with those who have a direction.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can resolve issues efficiently, as long as they don’t involve your emotions. Stay objective.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): It’s difficult to completely understand why you feel empowered around certain people and intimidated around others.

Today’s birthday (March 3): Living improvements occur in June. Your practice pays off with an award in September. Aries and Virgo people adore you. Lucky numbers are 8, 25, 19, 30 and 23.

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