Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

This Libra moon seeks to balance the preponderance of Pisces energy. Sometimes Pisces leads us to go deeply into emotions or to change moods more often than is useful. This lunar balancing act will help to keep things in perspective. And the Libra moon also provides a helpful measure of objectivity.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You have come to really dislike a certain person at work, so when he or she does something nice for you, your first reaction is suspicion. Your second reaction is that you might have misjudged them.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You don't need someone to tell you you're special — you have always just assumed it. We are, after all, exactly what we think we are, so use your natural self-confidence to help yourself and your friends.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You struggle along, working, doubting, second-guessing, and then suddenly you're there. You are wrapping up a project right now, and already you're forgetting the tears that went into it because the victory feels so good.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You will receive a curious e-mail from an acquaintance, requesting your assistance on something. It's right up your alley, but you wonder whether there's an ulterior motive. Only one way to find out. Check it out.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Bold is a word usually reserved for the loud, fast and flamboyant, but yours is a subtler hue: quiet and stealthy but with all the heart of a bullfighter. Your over-the-top ambition merits praise in and of itself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You're in a cautious mood. Don't be bullied by anyone with an agenda. And anyone attempting to push you into something you don't feel good about definitely has an agenda! So resist. Say "no, thanks" and walk on.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). No one would ever call you a quitter, so don't sweat it if you feel like you need to back out. You know yourself better than anyone else, so the only permission you need to seek is your own.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Just like the old adage says: The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. You reached a goal. Not the final goal, but a significant one, nonetheless. Go do something fun. You've earned it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You are right to check your first impression by seeking more information. But usually it merely reinforces what you already knew was true. There probably won't be time for research today, so go with your gut.

CAPRICORN (Dec.

22-Jan. 19). It annoys you when someone can't take a joke. Remember this today, when you become the object of some friendly ribbing. He who is quick to laugh at himself is usually friends with everyone.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your reputation for getting along with everybody will be threatened by a particularly difficult customer. Take just a moment to step back and evaluate, and you will win them over like you always do.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You feel like a brand-new car that's run out of gas. You know you've got a lot of life and power; you just need to fill up. So stop already. Take some time out just for you. Go do something you like just because you like it.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (March 2). It's a year of tenacity. You know your heart, and you'll stick to your guns. A bad situation will slowly turn around over the next six weeks. April brings a reason to celebrate. July is your financial high time. Invest wisely, and when in doubt, save all you can. August brings a pledge of love and devotion. Aquarius and Sagittarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 15, 40, 33 and 19.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "Someone told me that I'm having my Saturn return now, and that this is going to be a bad year for me. True?"

Don't listen to pessimists who tell you that Saturn is bad. Bad is in the eye of the beholder. When Saturn returns to the place in the sky where it was at your birth — an event that happens only every 29.5 years or so — it's a rare opportunity to reinforce your foothold in life. The universe does not distinguish between good and bad. It merely seeks to maintain equilibrium. If something is out of balance in your life, Saturn will swing the pendulum back to center, showing you in the bluntest, most expedient means possible what area of your life is the weakest link and is in need of fixing. You'll then have about two and a half years to get it right. Yeah, it's heavy, but without Saturn's gravity, your molecules would come apart and the world would spin into chaos. Think of Saturn as a stern but wise grandfather who won't tolerate slackers, but who really does have your best interests at heart. There are no free rides in life. Listen to your elders!

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Coldplay front man Chris Martin has his sun and Mercury in soulful Pisces and his moon and Saturn in entertaining Leo. This combination makes him more suited for the limelight than many sensitive Pisces. His native flexibility indicates a go-with-the-flow kind of guy, but the fiery Leo influences promise a few passionate exceptions. This rocker dad and hubby will fight to protect his family.

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