Horoscope: Nov. 21

Aries (March 21-April 19): Unlike life in a comic strip, no person is inherently good or evil. The difficult people are simply behaving as they have learned to in order to cope with their own circumstances.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): The only difference between a rut and a groove is your attitude. Figure out how you feel about this routine you have going. See if you can’t do something to enliven the whole picture.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Avoid being too rigid in your dealings. A handshake is sometimes all that’s necessary to begin an agreement that, over time, becomes a dynasty.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): You want to make the kind of contributions that will outlive you. What you may not realize is that it is the small kindnesses that fill the bill the best.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): It’s validating to be a part of another person’s development. You’re merciful in this position. You’ll help someone save face.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The word that best describes your shining inner light has not been invented yet. It’s more than “brilliant,” “awesome” and “breathtaking” combined.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Thoreau said: “I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor.” You are taking control and acting with a clear head.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): You want to make a connection with someone whose love will be deep and abiding. If you can say that you love yourself with that kind of intensity and loyalty, then you are on your way.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Fondness and glad tidings gather around you. All you have to do is follow the course put before you and accept the encouragement and advantages you are given.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You don’t have to use force to get what you want. You smile that charming smile of yours, and people open up their hearts and wallets to give you what you want.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Work on the larger problems of life. Your keen intellect and vivid imagination are more than enough to guarantee success.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Your effort is making a difference. You can’t realize it in one day. But when you look back on the year, your heart will be full because of the very incremental growing you do in the next 48 hours.

Today’s birthday (Nov. 21): You get greater value out of your relationships and endeavors this year. You excel at technicalities and, therefore, are able to make your life run smoothly and even automate some of the tasks you dislike. You’ll consider a sweet offer in December, and this has the potential to turn your whole world upside down. Virgo and Libra people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 25, 31, 11 and 50.

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