Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

The moon is at home in Cancer, and she can let down her guard there. Emotions no longer seem like something to be held back or checked at the door. All humans have them, and sharing them feels like the natural thing to do. Mercury and Jupiter oppose each other. What you say will have an immediate effect on what you earn.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Things that are pretty but don't function well will not interest you in the least. You'll make the atmosphere around you more attractive and more comfortable in one fell swoop.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You'll perform best when you understand your role. Find out precisely what is expected of you. Ask for a script of what you should say. Once you get the basics, you'll make this part your own.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your friend likes to tell everyone an entire personal history, but you prefer to maintain an air of mystery. Because of your courteous self-restraint, people will try to get to know you better.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You don't want anyone else to suffer the pitfalls you've had to endure, especially since you know a relatively simple way to get around them. Your advice will be most welcome.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You're comfortable in new environments and at ease among strangers. However, home is where you shine the most now. When someone comes into your familiar world, you relax and open up even further.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Like most people, you usually prefer the known to the unknown. But today you're feeling quite unlike most people. You crave strange tastes and want to hear new songs and meet fresh faces.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You'll act in spite of your fear or perhaps because of it. By hurling yourself headlong into the very thing that causes you anxiety, you'll prove to yourself that there is nothing you can't do.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your work may have popular appeal, but you'll only know this after you've made it accessible to the general public. Find the right platform to show off what you can do.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Precarious politics abound. Be careful not to position yourself above anyone else. "To knock a thing down, especially if it is cocked at an arrogant angle, is a deep delight of the blood." — George Santayana.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You've had a feeling about someone for a long time. Now you'll finally get the evidence to confirm your suspicions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Even though you are usually pleased with your social interactions, you like to think about how they could have gone better. You're an idealist, after all, and ever improving.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Events involving many people take ages to plan, require a huge effort to pull off and are over in the span of a few short hours. C'est la vie! At least your contribution is very much appreciated.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 1). The world is ready for your imaginative works. You'll rise above sensitivities and accomplish emotionally challenging feats, such as selling your creativity, moving up the corporate ladder or being sensational on the dating scene. You'll win money in December because you follow your instincts and read the signs. Scorpio and Pisces people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 10, 4, 38, 20 and 14.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: ARIES: You're looking for someone to love you unconditionally, and that's what you will find. TAURUS: Standoffish types challenge you to get to know them, and right now it's better to enjoy someone who is more open and easy to get to know. GEMINI: You'll enjoy connecting with someone who is artistic and has excellent taste. CANCER: Confess your needs. Once a loved one knows what you want, he or she will deliver it. LEO: You keep thinking of the one you don't want to think about. If you really want to stop, you'll have to find a better way to divert your attention. VIRGO: You'll be fulfilled by your relationships because you give and receive from the heart. LIBRA: The dance of love is your forte, and you never stop learning new moves. You're still finding out how close to get to a certain person and when. SCORPIO: Love and friendship go hand in hand this weekend. SAGITTARIUS: There is beauty in comfortable quietude and ugliness in awkward silence. CAPRICORN: Though you may prefer to play an intellectual game with your friend, a sport or some physical activity will be more fun. AQUARIUS: It's never too late to change your mind. PISCES: Let your loved one know how much you believe in him or her.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Libra and Leo balance each other's strengths. Libra has effortless grace and beauty, while Leo has a special messy charisma. For better or for worse, Leo makes an unforgettable impression, while Libra is more likely to make a perfectly appropriate one. They can help each other navigate brilliantly in competitive work arenas, dicey social structures and politically charged environments.

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