Horoscope: March 31

Aries (March 21-April 19): Spend an hour with a friend. You come out of it with a new sense of how to make things in your life better.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): The extravagant purchase you’re dreaming about would raise a few eyebrows if you told everyone.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): It’s clever how you find meaning for daily occurrences. When you view your life as an artistic statement, there is resonance that wasn’t there before.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): You’ve had about enough new information. You’re totally adept at listening and spitting the answers back. Transformation, not information, is what you’re into today.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): If you’re not as productive as you’d like to be, it’s because you’re driving yourself too hard. Take a break or a walk.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’re so used to seeing the smartest solution that when someone else sees a different possibility, it may catch you off guard. This could be the start of a wonderful partnership.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You don’t have to look like a model to make an excellent impression. But it does help if you’re comfortable with your appearance.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): The relationships in your life get a blast of goodwill. It’s so refreshing to find out you genuinely like a person you’ve known forever.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You don’t mind being the only one working when others are out having fun because you’ve got your eye on the fantastic finish of a project.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The sideline is not where you would look for a good seat, but with the conflict that’s center stage, it’s best to stay at a distance until all gets worked out.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Do not express your doubts, especially those about your own work or attractiveness. The insecurity is only a passing mood.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): You’ve been thinking about someone. Stop thinking, and pick up the phone. Your loved ones need to know that they are important to you.

Today’s birthday (March 31): Your awareness and openness increase this year, allowing you to see how forces are magically working in your favor. April brings a windfall. You’ll do anything for a family member this summer, and you help to launch this person’s career – or get this person out of trouble. Ties to Pisces and Cancer are tight. Your lucky numbers are 8, 12, 19, 30 and 16.

Holiday Mathis writes her column for Creators Syndicate Inc. The astrological forecast should be read for entertainment.