Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

This is the eve of the new moon and also the eve of the solar eclipse in Capricorn, the first of six eclipses that will occur in 2011. Take an objective look at the traditions you hold dear, and also at the ones you grudgingly uphold. Change is on the horizon, and only you can decide what new form your personal customs and habits should take.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You'll be with someone who seems to be proud of the unhappiness and anxiety that he or she endures. It's an unhealthy mindset. Observe and learn how not to be.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). If you had to live yesterday again, you would make the same choices, only you would savor them with more gusto. Realizing this, you will have the presence of mind to celebrate the choices you make today.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your taste is exquisite. However, this is hard to prove unless you can express yourself in tangible ways. If you can't yet afford what you want, collect pictures from magazines and make a vision board.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The message you've been sending your friends and family will finally be heard when someone from the outside make it clear. The proverb says no one is a prophet in his own land.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You want to make sure others know where you stand. You'll express your opinion even when it doesn't appear to be a popular one. An honest difference is better than a dishonest agreement.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). If you've ever had a dream you didn't want to wake up from, you know that illusion can be the sweetest pleasure. Since your imagination is so active now, indulge yourself in a wonderful flight of fancy.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Like the universe, at any given moment you are either growing or shrinking, a fact you are acutely aware of today. It will be interesting to note the situations and people who grow or diminish you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). At times you'll wonder whether you're the only sane person in the room. To be fair, if you buy a ticket to the circus, you shouldn't be too surprised to see the clowns. Sit back and enjoy the entertainment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Babies were born knowing that a scream is one of the most effective arguments. Before you make a case for yourself, consider whether it might be better just to say what you want in an extremely convincing tone.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Context is power, especially when meeting someone for the first time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Just as parents chasten the ones they love most, it seems you are being scolded by the fates. You can take this as proof positive that you are a beloved child of the universe.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The destination you've decided upon is a lofty one, indeed. Is it wise to push yourself so? If your wings can take you there, it's not too high for you.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 3). You will make alliances that benefit you in many ways. Add relaxation and leisure to your picture in the next six weeks. A stress-free mindset starts the flow of good financial fortune. March and June bring windfalls. There will be a favorable long-term proposition in February. Your talent is awarded in May. Cancer and Taurus people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 25, 49, 28 and 16.

ASTROLOGICAL PHENOMENON — THE QUADRANTID METEOR SHOWER: Five hundred years ago, a comet broke apart and we are still enjoying the affects of this in the annual meteor shower of the Quadrantids. If you happen to be in the northern hemisphere, the shower can be seen by the naked eye very high in the sky near the North Star before sunrise on a dark and cloudless morning. With so many stipulations around its visibility, it's no wonder this annual celestial event wasn't detected until about 175 years ago. Little attention has been given to the astrological implications of this omen, and the reasons are sound. But to play devil's advocate, just because it doesn't involve the zodiac constellations or our eight planets doesn't mean it's insignificant. If the flap of a butterfly's wings on another continent can have an effect, then surely the pretty lights caused by tiny meteors burning up in the earth's atmosphere can communicate something. You decide. What feeing does this event inspire in you? Note: If your timing, location or weather prevents you from seeing the shower, try listening to the brilliant pings online. Then see if you can interpret the language of the stars!

CELEBRITY PROFILES: The legendary singer/songwriter/guitarist Stephen Stills spent a good part of his time in recent years on tour, much to the delight of thousands of Crosby, Stills and Nash fans. The hard work it takes to be on the road is actually enjoyable to Capricorns like Stills, born into the sign that loves to stay busy. Capricorns of all ages prefer to keep moving, constantly driving forward with new goals and ambitions.

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