Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

It's the last full day of the solar transit through Libra and a wonderful moment to touch base with your loved ones. Haven't you learned a lot about one another in the past weeks? Celebrate what you know now and the bonds that you've built. The outgoing Sagittarius moon brings a stroke of luck to all of your social endeavors.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You'll be bothered by someone you know and love. This person's antics and whimsical behavior are just crazy enough to shake up your mindset. After spending time with this one, you will no longer desire the safest path.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You are a creature of habit, which is why today will have its uncomfortable moments. Things will settle down in due course — the snow in your globe was due for a shaking up.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Obstacles arise. Take a break and then come back to the problem. You'll see that the way is there, it will simply take a little more effort. When the escalator is broken, it just becomes stairs.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The departure date for the trip you have been considering is approaching fast. Time to go from general scheming to specific plotting and deciding what to pack. A minimalist approach will serve you well.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You're creative now, and also more sensitive than usual. In order to keep the flow of production strong, you would do well to avoid critical energy altogether. Imagine that all of your answers are correct, and keep coming up with more.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You've done things in your life that you can be proud of. Therefore, your example is strong. People want to be like you. A dream scenario unfolds. You will be a beloved leader without having to order anyone around.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). How long should you keep at something before you decide it's not working and give up? Well, you'll hold on longer than most, and because of that, you'll see the breakthrough that many never reach.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). People around you seem to be living louder than usual. Whether you're extra-sensitive or there's just more racket outside than normal, you wonder when the world got to be such a noisy place. Find a quick escape to reset.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). When you want to do something, it doesn't matter whether the choice is wise or prudent. Furthermore, you're the only one who can really know what's good for you. Let negative counsel go in one ear and out the other.

CAPRICORN (Dec.

22-Jan. 19). Dress slightly outside your comfort zone. Your boldness will be attractive. A compliment from an unlikely source will make you blush and give you something to think about.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your talent will develop if the atmosphere around you is conducive to growth. Right now, pleasant comments are the only useful ones, and you'll hear plenty of them. Add your own to the mix, too.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You have a choice of whom to befriend and even stand next to. Listen to what people tell you about themselves. Hear between the lines, and pay attention to their actions.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 21). You are open-minded and optimistic, which makes this one of your most creative years yet. You're not afraid to throw ideas out there and follow through, even when others say it can't be done. A new addition to your family is featured in December. There's a financial bonus then, too, and another one in July. Aquarius and Taurus people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 49, 2, 15, 30 and 17.

DOES HE LOVE ME? I WANNA KNOW! Are you getting mixed signals? With the sun moving out of Libra, you need a clear answer. When a TAURUS guy loves you, he'll want to spoil you. He'll first show you all of the things he enjoys — like his favorite restaurant, the places he likes to hang out and the style in which he likes to live. Then he'll learn what impresses you and do his best to deliver. He wants you to be satisfied with all he brings to a relationship. If your Taurus guy doesn't seem that enthusiastic about courting you and you'd like to increase his interest, start by catering to his finely tuned senses. Remember, this Venus-ruled man is drawn in by beauty in all forms and levels. He appreciates the loveliness of a woman's smile, not just for the gleam of her pearly teeth but for what it tells him about her heart. A giving and compassionate woman with a voracious appetite for life who also happens to smell like springtime and have hair that catches the sunlight — well, that's his kind of girl. Do the things that make you feel like the great beauty you are.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Last year Snoop Dogg launched his own clothing line, Rich and Infamous. Libras do have a terrific eye, as the sign of the scales is ruled by artistic and aesthetic Venus. And though Snoop Dogg is known for his laid-back attitude, his natal Venus is in the sign of hard work and perfectionism, and Virgo and his moon are in passionate Aries, indicating a self-motivated and driven personality.

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