Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

If you don't know why you do certain things, you just may find out soon. The sun is leaving lovely Libra for the mysterious realm of Scorpio. Libran energy is about building relationships, getting along and team building; whereas, Scorpio deals in unseen forces, secret motivators and human nature. We'll be learning how to see what's invisible.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Capitalize on today's bout of self-awareness by taking a personal inventory. What behavior do you want to let go of, and what's worth keeping? Keep in mind that your quirks might be the charms that others enjoy most about you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You have the means to do something, but you still aren't sure you want to. Will it really bring the change or enjoyment you want it to bring? Consider that there also might be a less expensive way to go about this project.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Waking up a little earlier than usual gives you a few precious moments of clarity about some bigger issues. Good timing, because a decision is coming up that will shift things considerably.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You don't have to stress yourself out, but it's important to handle your responsibilities. If you're too relaxed about existing obligations, it will adversely affect your reputation. An outstanding bill is hovering around.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You're basically the same person you were a year ago, but today you'll see something new in you that wasn't there before, and you'll like it. You truly grow more beautiful with the passage of time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The social scene gets exciting. A new situation calls for caution and delicacy, but you just might be enjoying yourself too much to notice. Well, high spirits count for something! Singles: There's romance where you least expect it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Getting paid or not getting paid — it makes no difference. You know how to get happy. This is a good time to develop a natural, if unprofitable, skill. It all comes out in the balance, and in the meantime you'll have a ball.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your devil-may-care attitude toward life is just one of the things that make you so attractive. You'll meet your match in mischief making or train a junior rabble-rouser. Someone has to entertain the crowd!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Can you believe people pay you for this? Yes, it's hard work, but once in a while you feel lucky that it's your hard work. Today is one of those once-in-a-whiles.

CAPRICORN (Dec.

22-Jan. 19). Your bank account may be on your list of places you least want to look, but a little attention to finance brings big dividends now. You are likely to stop a slow money leak or find a new source to trickle into your main flow.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You have a gift for witty interaction on social networking websites and also in real life. The adulation you receive is well-deserved, if fickle. Someone outside your usual circle is paying attention.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You're not imagining: Someone is glancing your way. Fleeting eye contact is a classic among the flirter's repertoire. You know this game, too, and will have fun if you play it today.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 22). This year is a turning point. You will gain objectivity and finally understand why you are a remarkable being. You'll be strengthened by what you do alone and will gain inner knowledge to last the ages. Commitments are made in November. February brings new income. March is the most romantic. Cancer and Aquarius people adore you. Lucky numbers are: 6, 26, 51, 33 and 18.

DOES HE LOVE ME? I WANNA KNOW! Are you getting mixed signals? With the sun moving into Scorpio, you need a clear answer. When a GEMINI guy loves you, he'll want to share his thoughts with you and teach you what he knows. He'll want to stay up late with you and talk for hours. He'll tell you how you're different than every other girl he's known — he can't help but compare. He'll want to know that you think he's different, too. So much gets shared with a Gemini in the early stages of the relationship that it soon feels as though your love is a secret world built for two, with its own language, culture and story. If you have already passed through this fresh and new stage in your relationship with a Gemini guy and can't seem to keep his interest as you once did, or if you have yet to enthrall your Gemini guy, it's time to change your approach. Gemini guys are smart, sometimes trendy and always into the next great thing. It's time to let him know that you are it. Think of yourself as a celebrity. Build up your unique charisma to create an identity that is so fresh, original and compelling, he won't be able to resist.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Carrie Fisher is perhaps best known for her portrayal of Princess Leia in the original "Star Wars" trilogy, though this talented Libra has many other impressive credits to her name, including writer, producer and muse. With an earthy Taurus moon and an ethereal Mars in Pisces, Fisher has been an inspiration to the likes of ex-husband Paul Simon and James Blunt, her dear friend.

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