Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

There are always deeper levels to your reality to consider. But sometimes it's the shallow levels that give you real insight. That's why people coming into a situation for the first time often have a completely different experience from that of the veterans. The Aries moon helps you see your surroundings as shiny and new.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You have strong feelings for someone, though you don't have them all the time — only when you let yourself. Today, when you are near this person, everything seems luminous.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You want to be appreciated for the full range of who you are. But there's so much to you that some people won't be able to understand. So you'll cultivate friendships with many different people.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It seems that everyone around you wants to be bigger than life and famous for it. You don't. You are truly wise, realizing that the ordinary life-sized life is the perfect size to live in an extraordinarily beautiful way.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). There are big events on the horizon. The special dates are to be celebrated in particular ways, and it will all require a great deal of organization on your behalf. Make preparations.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You arrived at this place because you dreamed about it. Some of the dreams were what you wanted, and some were what you didn't want. The two kinds have collided to create this current reality.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You don't have to sample everything to know what you like and don't like. You're intuitive, and you get a sense about things before you dive in completely. So don't let anyone pressure you. Believe in your subconscious leanings.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You'll meet someone who is aligned with your values and principles — a new and true friend. Not every true friend is this much like you. There are people you love with whom you have far less in common.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You have the key to making money. Instead of merely learning what to do or going through the motions that someone has laid out for you, you take the exact actions that will produce value for others.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There will be people around you who know more and have more success in a certain area. You have more knowledge and expertise in an entirely different realm. So think of yourself as an equal.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your personal power increases at your will. "Keep your chin up" is not merely a metaphor; it's a physical suggestion that will change the way people treat you today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your first impulse is usually a generous one, but be careful today not to over-give. You could create an unhelpful dependency. Opt to teach others what you know instead of doing it for them.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). A relationship may feel stagnant, but that's about to change as you ask yourself a magic question: "How can I truly make this person's life better?" Your musings will produce solutions.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (May 27). You are so attractive, in part because you seize opportunities to improve yourself and radiate happiness. Your community involvement increases in the months to come. You have something to sell, and you'll bring in more than anticipated for it. A spiritual calling will lead to adventure. August and September are romantic. Pisces and Aries people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 10, 2, 38 and 4.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: ARIES: You'll be invited to a party or event because the host knows that you will be lively and fun. TAURUS: You like people who wear the spotlight well and know what to do when everyone is watching. That's who you are, too! GEMINI: Don't wait for permission to relax and be yourself. The more comfortable you get the better everyone around you will feel. CANCER: You know one of the secrets to having a good relationship — love and sharing is more important than winning or proving something. LEO: Someone who loves you will tell you what you do right. VIRGO: You'll find a new way to fit into a person's life. LIBRA: Someone admires you but is not sure whether or not to trust you — so you'll be put to the test. SCORPIO: You'll have pleasant dreams that include an appearance from an ultra-attractive someone. SAGITTARIUS: Wear cheerful colors and laugh often, and you'll be noticed by a fellow fun person. CAPRICORN: You make another person feel like a star, and he or she will love you for it now. AQUARIUS: A loved one needs to be stroked and complimented. Help to fluff up this person's ego. PISCES: Identify the ways in which you are "making due" instead of being utterly fabulous.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Aries and Gemini are high-energy signs that happen to be youthful at every age. Their connection will be childish and playful, which is what makes it so great. They can give each other many "first time" experiences — such as seeing a new place for the first time or taking part in a new activity together. The more "firsts" they add to the mix the better and more memorable their connection will be.

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