Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

Venus stirs up deep affections and encourages profound connection as she transits through Scorpio. But today she changes her strategy as she reverses direction. Love is unpredictable. People step away when you think they will step forward, and vice versa. Keep moving with the music. This is just another lovely and interesting part of the dance.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You don't want to dwell in the past, but every once in a while it's important to remember where you've been. Dust off the trophies of bygone years and display them proudly.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You see the rules as mere guidelines. You refuse to recognize the limitations of a certain role, and in your refusal, you may expand the role for future participants in this game.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Are you worried about how you'll do in today's testy situation? Well, you shouldn't be. You'll perform well when you know that you are being evaluated. Having the attention of others brings out your best.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You'll be enticed by popular entertainment. What you call a "guilty pleasure," someone else would call "keeping up with the times." So go on and enjoy. You'll be educating yourself at the same time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There's a lot of competition out there for you today. Your success depends upon your ability to choose a worthy opponent. Also, things go better for you when you are the one to establish the terms of the game.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You're an inspiring force. You have a way of invigorating others and can rev up even the most sluggish person around. Call a friend and go work out together.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You may decide that certain relationships require a degree of strategy. If you really want to affect someone, it's not what you say but what you don't say that will do the trick. Your silence will be powerfully felt.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It is wonderful to be around a person who appreciates the little things you do. This quality of attention is unusual and should be savored for the rare treat that it is.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You are being evaluated for a job or a desired role in someone's life. You'll be in a position to tell others what you've accomplished. Yours is a bright collection of strange victories.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You may make the rational choice and appear to be acting just like everyone else, but there's a dancing gleam in your eye. A certain madcap excitement swirls around you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You can feel what others are feeling. It would be difficult to ignore their concerns. Take care of your own needs first, and you'll be in a better position to help.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 8). You will grow in worldly wisdom. Because of your commitment to learning, you will get the right instruction to help your projects take off with impressive velocity. December brings a sweet new connection. Prepare well for January's business boom. Family comes together for a fun common purpose in June. Libra and Scorpio people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 1, 33, 30 and 15.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: ARIES: You get closer to a workable relationship by deciding what is not workable. TAURUS: Go where you're the youngest, the oldest or the only girl or guy — in other words, where you stand out. That's where you'll get the attention you deserve. GEMINI: A friend will introduce you to someone fascinating. CANCER: For a certain someone, your name is the first on the list of datable people. LEO: You prefer to spend some time alone, and that is perfectly acceptable to the one who loves you. VIRGO: A loved one craves your attention and desperately needs to be acknowledged for special contributions. LIBRA: Loneliness is remedied by selfless giving. SCORPIO: Someone with a good deal of discretionary time and income will spend it on you. SAGITTARIUS: The graceful way you handle yourself favorably impacts the environment around you. Someone will be intrigued and want to know more. CAPRICORN: Give yourself what you deserve, and others will follow suit. AQUARIUS: Give a loved one points for all that is going right in a relationship. PISCES: Your opinions matter to a loved one — maybe too much. Be sparing with them!

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Libra and Scorpio are both getting cosmic attention now, with the sun in Libra and Venus in Scorpio. Both extremely attractive, they are next-door neighbors on the zodiac wheel. Libra pays careful attention to aesthetics and radiates class and refinement. Scorpio's magnetism is raw and cool and has an undeniable intensity to it. This weekend, they could make an indelible impression on each other.

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