Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

Mars, the planet of conquests, has been giving us a review in the art of war for the past few months. Even if we're not exactly battling anyone, it takes a good fight to make anything happen in life, including a good relationship or a challenging career. Efforts that have been thwarted have taught us plenty, but now it's time to learn by moving forward.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). In your world, there is no such thing as waiting around. Delays are inevitable — terrific news. You are uniquely equipped to make use of unexpected stalls. You will use the time to your advantage.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Chances are, you are using a great deal of intuition to manage your life now. Practical action also becomes necessary today. Take the time to organize yourself and everything will work out beautifully.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Soon you will come to the point where your biggest problem is no longer an issue. It is easy to repel what you don't want when you are so focused on what you do want that you can't even remember the other thing.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You'll travel down the wrong road. Maybe the directions were wrong, or perhaps you weren't following them. Being slightly off course will give you a different view of your destination, and you'll be richer for it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Some scientists are claiming that exercise is just as effective as drugs in treating certain forms of depression. Imagine what it does for people who aren't depressed. Get running and you could just find your inner superhero.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). People do things for their own reasons. You'll be a sleuth, rooting around until you discover the true motives of those around you. You'll enjoy the satisfaction that comes from your new understanding of human nature.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You've heard about people going through a "dark night of the soul," and someone you know is experiencing this. Except it's not one night — more like a month or a year. Draw healthy boundaries around your heart.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You will be an expert salesperson of things that you yourself have purchased, committed to and enjoyed. However, you won't be able to sell what you haven't personally bought.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You have your eye on an expensive object. But it's not time to expand in this way yet. Wait until this purchase seems small to you. Tend the bounty you already have, and it will grow and make you rich.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Everyone has prejudices of some kind — even an open-minded, forward-thinking free spirit such as yourself. You'll confront a quiet, stubborn, deeply rooted belief that may surprise you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You really don't care what a certain person thinks of you, and that is why you are able to treat this difficult character with great tenderness and compassion. You'll get the best results because of your detachment.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (March 10). You'll feel content with your family life. You are able to express your wishes and concerns, and your loved ones will be amenable to your suggestions. April brings financial risk and reward. June is your chance to expand your social network. Join groups. New friends will connect you to love and money. Libra and Scorpio people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 25, 10, 33 and 19.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "My mom is overbearing. She gets into my business and invades my privacy, and she has done this my entire life. I'm 33, and she's still hounding me about the men I date, how clean my apartment is and what I eat — seriously! How do I get a Gemini to get her own life and stop trying to live mine for me? I'm an Aquarius."

Part of the reason your mom bothers you so much is that you are so much alike. You are both air signs with a similar way of processing the world. Because she understands you so well, your mother feels she can in some way live vicariously through you. By being involved in your world, she feels that she can nab opportunities she didn't have when she was younger and experience bits of life that were not available to her. Of course, she can't really do these things. Knowing more about your mother and her background will help you find some compassion for her. Since repelling your mother doesn't seem to work, try getting closer to her. Your curiosity and love may just defuse this invasive force in your life.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: She plays Miley Stewart's best friend on the Disney series "Hannah Montana," and loyal friendship is also a real-life talent of Pisces Emily Osment. With Venus, Mars and Saturn all in social Aquarius, Osment has an open heart and a strong sense of philanthropy that she's only beginning to explore. With this kind of natal chart, all charitable moves lead to happiness and even greater wealth.

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