Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

Goodbye, 2010. The Capricorn sun lends a detached objectivity that is useful in assessing the highlights and lowlights of the past 12 months. The waning Scorpio moon gives poignancy to the New Year's Eve events. It's as though the entire occasion is a beautiful farewell dance to what has been an action-packed year.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You're so funny. You see the truth in a situation and reflect on it in a way that's different from the way others around you see it. Write down your observations. You're a true original.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You will figure out a way to increase your financial resources. More money means more choices. And when you put your mind to it, you can think of choices that do not require more money.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Forgive someone — not because they deserve to be forgiven, but because it's better for you. It takes a massive effort to carry the weight of a grudge. Lighten your load. Drop it.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You can slip into an overly serious mood from time to time, but you never stay there. You are, after all, able to laugh at yourself. Because of this, you will never want for entertainment.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You'll be in a position to decide whether or not to continue with an activity. Distinguish between minor flaws and tragic flaws. The former can be worked with and maybe fixed; the latter will never change.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Part of the reason you love to travel is that the unfamiliar environment makes you feel brand-new. Getting lost and finding your way out is exhilarating. Today you'll accomplish this without having to travel.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You think you want to take on a new position, but you're still not sure. So fake it for a while. Try on the role just to see what it feels like. As with most things you try on, you'll know right away whether or not it fits.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Being averse to controversy and drama, you often try to avoid conflict. Today you'll be better off inviting it in. You need to know exactly what's at stake here so you can deal with it head-on.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Not all of your experiments will produce conclusive evidence. This is the perfect afternoon to wander around and figure out precisely nothing.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Good news. Wherever you go, you'll get the same lesson. So there's no need to fret about making the right decision.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Work with your environment instead of stubbornly clinging to your ideas about how this day is supposed to go. You'll find a funny way to lighten the mood and detach from all the tension.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). When was the last time you called someone without a reason? It doesn't happen often because, as a rule, you do not enjoy the feeling of a meandering conversation. However, today you'll make an exception.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 31). You're not in competition this year. Instead, you are confident, offering that which only you can offer to the world. You'll be celebrated over the next three weeks and then again in a big way in July. You're let into an exclusive arrangement in February. Education leads to increased money in April. Libra and Cancer people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 43, 48, 32 and 16.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: ARIES: You are generous with your money and time, so be sure to spend both on someone who appreciates the gift. TAURUS: You won't be at a loss for something interesting to talk about — that is, if you choose your topics ahead of time. GEMINI: There will be a touch of glamour to the end of the year. CANCER: You'll be kissed by your No. 1 choice. LEO: You'll have intimate conversations with the one you want to know better. VIRGO: Mild jealousy will flatter your love, but overt jealousy is a turn-off. LIBRA: You have enough personal magnetism to catch and hold the attention of the one you want, so don't worry about playing games. SCORPIO: How people feel about you makes far less of an impression than how you make them feel about themselves when they are with you. SAGITTARIUS: Your instinctive drive to take care of someone will kick in, and you may even do something heroic. CAPRICORN: You'll put time and money into looking attractive, and though someone else appreciates it, you do it for yourself. AQUARIUS: Instead of offering your domestic talents or financial help, offer yourself — your listening ears and your warmhearted affection. PISCES: Dwell in the present and on who you choose to be in your life now. Let exes stay in the past.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Scorpio and Capricorn have something special together, and with the sun in Capricorn and the moon in Scorpio, this New Year's Eve will bring out the very best in both of them. Capricorn leads Scorpio out to the dance floor and sets the fun tone. Capricorn will also be the reasonable one when Scorpio gets wild. The evening is for reminiscing about their first meeting and sharing plans for the future.

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