Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

Mercury and Mars are at odds just now, but that's no big surprise. Mercury has been in such a cantankerous mood all month. Why shouldn't he pick a fight with the most aggressive and powerful planet in our solar system? If your communication system doesn't seem to be broadcasting what you're feeling, you know whom to blame.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You are so charming now that you could sway even the most disagreeable people. Your smile and the intriguing glint in your eyes are powerful tools. One might even call them weapons.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You still feel alone in many regards, but you can't deny that in most ways you're not. The people who love and depend on you are a touchstone — so touch it already!

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You'll wonder what the others are doing, and you may have a greater than usual curiosity regarding their whereabouts. Take this as a signal to increase the action in your creative realm.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You may be wondering how to find someone to sponsor your dreams. Take matters into your own hands for a while, and soon there will be people in your midst to help you take the next step.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Typically, a person is not aware of the process of self-discovery as it's occurring. You don't point out, "Wow, I'm learning this about myself right now." Yet today you'll sense that something important is happening.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The ones who think you are exciting are in for an even bigger surprise than they expected. You not only deliver on the thrills; you also challenge, push and encourage people to do more than they thought they could.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Matters of self-control will have a bearing on how things turn out today. You'll meld your particular brand of steely resolve with a certain novel interest. You'll seek what others aren't looking for and find it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). A classic piece of culture will be a prominent influence on you now. Your opinion will echo age-old wisdom. Something that has been right for centuries will still apply now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You are such a strong and able person that it's highly unlikely, if not impossible, that you would ever do something against your will, even under heavy persuasion or hypnosis. So trust yourself. That's the lesson of the day.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You'll give in to the young and old, recognizing that they need you to bend the rules for them.

The special care you afford the less able will add to your stellar karma.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You see through the one who pretends to care, all the while noting that it's really not this person's fault. Being preoccupied with one's own life is not a crime, though it can be mighty annoying to others.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You think of your future in the present tense — a most effective technique that comes naturally to you now, as you have one foot in the present and the other rather optimistic appendage in tomorrow.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (March 30). You'll wield influence, though that's not what you're after. You just want to know that you've made a difference in the world, and you'll be sure that you've done that. June brings an exciting relationship. August is your time to shine in the workplace. Push for your ideas in September; do an all-out marketing campaign! Cancer and Pisces people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 11, 18, 20, 29 and 30.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: ARIES: The end is never truly the end. You'll walk through a new door and like where it leads. TAURUS: Your charms work on a variety of people, but only a select few really get you on the deeper levels. GEMINI: Your appreciation is something that dear ones are working for on a daily basis. Give it freely. CANCER: There is nothing like holding the one you love. You have no idea how much someone needs that from you now. LEO: You'll enjoy sharing a creative process with someone you love. VIRGO: Have you ever experienced someone's tears falling into your eyes? Something equally astounding and intimate will happen to you this weekend. LIBRA: The best choice will not be the first choice. Investigate to make your time more special. SCORPIO: A lame effort is still an effort. You'll recognize that some people are not confident enough to really show you the depth of their feelings for you. SAGITTARIUS: You want your date to show you a whole new world. It's too much to ask, but you'll probably get it anyway. CAPRICORN: Family culture will affect the way you interact with a love. AQUARIUS: You'll hear "yes"! PISCES: You'll change your mind.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: The sun is in Aries, and the moon is in Cancer, inspiring these signs to regard each other with great interest. Unsure of how they might connect, these two circle each other in a ritualistic dance. Aries is the warrior, and Cancer is the healer. So there's a natural simpatico, but how will it play out? Both signs are willing to experiment this weekend. It won't be easy, but it will be interesting.

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