Horoscopes by Holiday, Weekly

People are always giving and taking energy from one another. The exchange is often subtle, though more people will be aware of energetic transactions this week, especially when they involve men and women. Venus and Mars in opposition make the balance of power and the struggle to keep it rather obvious. Also of note, Neptune slips into Pisces, and this time, the transit will last for the next 14 years.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Turn your head toward wherever you get your inspiration. You need all you can find this week. Your sign mate, one of the most famous artists who ever lived said, "For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream." — Vincent Van Gogh.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Many people collect material things because it's difficult to collect moments. Though the more you create moments and try to capture the ones that happen naturally by somehow recording and recalling them, the less you will need so many other things in your life.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Psychologists estimate that people apologize an average of four times per week, mostly to friends and strangers. It takes a lot more emotional gravitas to say sorry to romantic partners or family members. It's partly why the sincere request for forgiveness you deliver this week will be so effective.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You'll be deciding how involved to be in another person's life. From the outside, it may seem that this person lives in a perfect, little world that is whole and complete without you. Make no mistake; this is only one version of the scene. You are needed more than you know.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Yours is a rare and lovely mind. Your experiences will seem unreal to those who can't relate to the life you've lived. And though the people around you may not know how to take you, you'll get something out of sharing anyway. You'll understand how unique your knowledge really is.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). If you feel resistant to the work before you or fear that you'll have trouble meeting a deadline, take a walk to clear your head. You think that you don't have time for exercise, but that's where you're mistaken. You'll be energized by deep breaths and fresh air, and you'll return refreshed and able to work better and faster.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). When wrapped up in a difficult job or a demanding domestic scene, it is easy to let your social life wither.

There is something important to be gained through connection with your outer circle. The benefit will be intangible, but it is crucial to your well-being. So reach out to friends you haven't talked to in a while.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The time is right to increase your income and broaden your horizons. You'll need to expand your reach in order to bring new opportunities into your realm. It is easiest to get to know people through work or school, though clubs, sports and online communities are also a viable option for social fun.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your sign mate, the legendary news journalist Eric Sevareid suggested, "Dealing with network executives is like being nibbled to death by ducks." You'll deal with your own version of the pecking order this week, so bring metaphoric breadcrumbs to throw out and divert the attention of the overly aggressive.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You know there's more to you than getting up in the morning and falling into the same routine as yesterday. In spite of your heavy responsibilities, or perhaps because of them, you'll feel compelled to search for greater self-knowledge. However long you can spend on yourself, it won't feel like enough.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Unless someone rocked the boat by asking, "Why can't human's fly?" we'd still be grounded. There are times when progress demands that you question the very rules that provide safety and order in your environment. You'll be in just the bold mood to move along an impossible agenda.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You have an epic endeavor on your mind. Will you be able to tackle it? It all boils down to what you can accomplish in about seven hours a week, as that's probably all the time you'll be able to carve out in these early stages. See what you can do to streamline your schedule to accommodate new activity.

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: You'll enjoy special treatment from others but what you don't realize is that they enjoy you even more. In fact, you'll make someone's day more often than not this year. One relationship deepens in February and promises will be exchanged. Transportation issues are the reason for improvements and upgrades in March. Parties and trips will be featured in June. Take care and time in the presentation of your ideas. You'll favorably impress higher-ups and be promoted in the fall.

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