Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

If you had to boil the Aries moon down to one word of description, it would be "youth." And though our culture is obsessed with youth and dwells mostly on its associations with high energy, excitement and beauty, if one isn't careful under the Aries moon, one might be reminded that "youth" is also associated with arrogance and folly.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). No need to feel funny about talking yourself up, especially when you're face to face with potential clients and customers. Self-promotion is an important part of building and maintaining a career.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You still get giddy when a certain someone is in the room. Trying too hard will be a danger. Better to say very little or even leave the room. Being mysterious is better than seeming too eager.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You won't have to work too awfully hard to stay in a good mood. You'll be liberated from negativity through exercise, inspiration and the friendly diversion of upbeat people.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Everyone is insecure about something. Knowing this, choose to go easy on yourself. There's no need to be overly defensive — that would only show the others where your weaknesses lie.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The one who always knows better is limited to his or her own certainty. The truly wise realize how impossible it is to know everything. You'll be better informed as you stay open to the possibilities.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Questions arise that cannot be definitively answered. And yet, you'll try your best. Your practical interpretation of the sacred mysteries of life will provide much food for thought.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Fretting isn't going to make a difference, except to signal that it's time to take action. Use your energy carefully and you'll have enough left over to fully enjoy a truly special evening.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You are self-assured, and it will be easy for you to offer insight to others — so easy, in fact, that you'll be tempted to say too much. Hold back. Read your audience. Only give when the other person is truly receptive.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You will once again be working on a project that is out of your comfort zone. When you don't know whom to turn to, turn to yourself. Over the years, you have proved to be quite reliable. Get quiet and figure it out.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your time is coming.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your fortunes will depend on how well you exercise self-control. You will understand what you need to do to get ahold of your financial picture. Success depends on follow through.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You may start out in a certain direction because you see the potential for personal gain. However, in pursuit of this goal, the reason for your action will shift to something more pure.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (August 27). You'll get in touch with what drives you — something much deeper than ambition. Through the next seven weeks, you'll get more involved in an activity you really love. Clever maneuvering favorably affects your finances in October. New relationships form in February. A windfall comes in November. Aries and Sagittarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 25, 31, 20 and 16.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: ARIES: Worriers see relationship problems that don't exist. You will do the opposite — see relationship solutions that don't exist and, in believing in them, make them come to life. TAURUS: Someone will commit to you, and you will show your deep appreciation. GEMINI: You are different from the rest and will stand out in a good way in the social scene. CANCER: You give out good vibes and don't expect a thing in return — so attractive. LEO: Someone special finds you irresistible because you know who you are. VIRGO: Your intelligence is highly attractive, especially when you don't share all you know. There's a secret in your eyes. LIBRA: Someone has burned you before, and you won't let it happen again. SCORPIO: Without realizing it, you will cultivate a distinctive atmosphere around yourself. SAGITTARIUS: While exploring other cultures or traditions, you'll find love or deepen the love you have. CAPRICORN: This time, you'll accomplish your goal faster when you do it alone. AQUARIUS: You instinctively know what feels right, so don't stress over the options. Just choose. PISCES: You are capable of amazing feats, especially when it comes to helping your loved ones.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Virgo and Aries are beings from different planets who don't have much in common, but who genuinely love teaching and learning from one another. Virgo is nurturing, focused on the details and in love with the process of making things as perfect as they can be. Aries is all broad strokes, excitement and raw energy. This weekend they will complement each other's strengths and make a strong team.

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