Horoscope: March 19

Aries (March 21-April 19): You’ll be happier and freer if you try not to impute a meaning and motive into the behaviors of others.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Facing a challenge head-on is sometimes easier than avoiding it. That is the case here. You need to turn around and look this thing in the eye so you can see it’s not nearly as big a monster as you’re making it out to be.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): You will find that people who are overly tense repel you. They may even scare you a bit. It’s a good lesson.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): Your friends keep pretty constant tabs on you, especially when you’re doing as well as you’ve been doing lately.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You’ll be in a situation that calls for some star quality. Hit the switch and your bright, energetic attitude turns on.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’ll have no problem navigating the fresh faces that enter your world today. Believe in your first impressions, and stick by them.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You have no idea why it is that people seem to be staring at you longer than they look at most people.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): An acquaintance who once seemed to look right past you will now be amazingly friendly.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Express your creativity. Even the sharpest critic will accept you.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Know when to quit. It’s good to see how much you can stand, but at some point, walking away is the next step forward.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): People who know you will cherish you. Then there’s the clueless one who just doesn’t catch on.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): The preparation for the day’s events takes longer than the events themselves, but it’s worth it.

Today’s birthday (March 19): You stop striving and start belonging. You’ll be embraced by those you once only wished you could know better. In April, you’ll get the professional validation you’ve been craving. Your lucky numbers are 20, 18, 4, 37 and 50.

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