Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

The Pisces moon makes this a day to nurture your imagination, follow your fancy and explore your dreams. So what if you start out the day doing one thing and ending up doing another? In the elaborate diversion, you'll learn more about your internal processes than you would have if you'd just stayed on course.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Intellectual powers are hot, and you'll find success wherever you are able to compete on this level. Participate fully in your activities whether or not you are prepared.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You've heard enough talk. You want proof. You're not at ease except with those who are willing to take a chance with you and put something of themselves on the line.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You're right there on the cutting edge. New trends offer you a moneymaking opportunity. Of course, you're uniquely qualified to sort out the fabulous ones from the duds.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). People approach you to ask for your take on complicated issues. Only speak about comfortable subjects. Tonight, your most valuable tool is your charm.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There's something that you can't get off your mind. Take a break from worry, and distract yourself. Socializing out on the town may be just what the doctor ordered.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 15). It's an outstanding year in which a few good friends provide career and love opportunities not to be missed. Giving selflessly brings you joy and really makes a difference in the world this month. The next three months are so busy that you run yourself to the limit. A bit of spring travel restores your mojo. Taurus and Cancer adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 3, 22, 41 and 15.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). People in positions of power are seemingly out of reach. Don't dismay. You have the right kind of charm to lure them down from their thrones. Tonight, it's hard to make sense of how good this day is. It's OK. Go with it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Anything worth doing will be charged with both negative and positive energy. If you're frustrated, don't worry. It's natural and right for you to be so. Loved ones are there for you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Something you see every day is becoming more and more tempting. Like forbidden fruit, the only reason you want it is because you can't have it. If you were to taste it, it would taste like any other apple.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A choice turns out less than advantageous. But it is in handling life's unwanted curveballs that you meet your strength. You'll take the adversity and make something of it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). When you don't know what to think, celebrate instead! Sometimes freedom means not having to form an opinion and just letting things be. Sagittarius is a friend in the revelry.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). What once seemed to be a problem (or perhaps a miserable experience) becomes bearable — humorous, even. You've officially risen above your obstacle. Celebrate in your own quiet way.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I was born Nov. 8, 1950. In January, I was fired from my job. I've been unable to find another position and am not sure why. I did sue my former employer and have just agreed to settle the case. Do you see me getting a new job where I can pay my bills anytime in the near future? I'm open to trying new things, and each job I've had has been very different from the one before. I'm going crazy, and my feelings of self-worth are not good right now."

I hear your frustration. At the time you were fired, Pluto squared your south node and Saturn in Virgo, relieving you of a job that didn't suit your growth needs any longer. You're a Scorpio, so you really need to move beyond your personal injury and understandable confusion to move forward — in other words, don't let your wounded pride get in the way of recognizing your power in this situation. We always have choice — like re-framing life's unexpected changes as blessings in disguise. While the settlement process drags through 2008, you receive a charge of optimism around Christmas. Spring brings networking opportunities and a new start.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Sagittarian Adam Brody has been known to call himself nerdy, sarcastic and neurotic. Can astrology qualify his self-image? With Saturn, Mars and Jupiter in Virgo, the sign of the critic, he carries an above-average amount of self-doubt and lets off steam by clowning around. His moon in Scorpio is reputedly cynical and flippant, but humor and intelligence give Adam the levity to laugh.

Holiday Mathis is the author of "Rock Your Stars." To write to her, go to www.creators.com and click on "Write the Author" on the Holiday Mathis page, or you may send her a postcard in the mail. To find out more about Holiday Mathis and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

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