Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

Those who play with fire don't always get burned. If they are quick enough, they can escape harm, though that doesn't make it a smart game. This is something to think about as the sun sails through bright Gemini and the moon rides the passionate energy of fiery Aries. It points to youthful flirtations and exciting exchanges of wit. Do be careful!

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You can enchant the one you have your eye on. Whether this relates to business or pleasure, wanting to win this person over will help you get clear about who you are and the specific gifts you have to offer the world.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Doing things in the optimum moment requires you to be observant, intuitive and confident enough to make a move. The confidence comes from knowing that you have the goods.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your intelligence is indisputable. But having the right game plan will make the biggest difference in your ability to benefit from your keen mind. Keep honing your strategy.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). There are people currently employed as ant catchers, who capture live ants and transport them to plastic ant farms. If this job exists, then perhaps the thing you are thinking of doing for extra income is also absolutely plausible.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You could explain, but it might be wiser not to. Saying less allows everyone to move on to more constructive things. Besides, it will benefit you to maintain your mysterious persona.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You see a void. Dare to dream up what belongs in that space. Then think about this for a while: The thing you dream never can or will be in the world unless you put it there.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Wherever you go, you bring a gift with you. Because you are prepared to contribute, you'll have an advantage over those who have not thought so far ahead — which will be most people.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). A bit of memorabilia that has been valuable to you only for sentimental reasons may also have a monetary value now. This and other interesting developments will happen in your realm of finance.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There have been times when you were not as popular and you struggled for recognition. Now you are popular and others struggle for your attention — it's a challenge to give it to so many.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You're feeling very generous, but should you really give huge gifts that you can barely afford? Only if they are absolutely the perfect thing.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The world is ultimately just. Crimes are not always punished in the expected way, but eventually justice is served. And the same goes for rewards. You'll spend the day getting points in your "good karma" ledger.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). In the interactions you have with those around you, life will be constantly renewed. That's why as the day goes on the energy you expend will actually fuel you. You gather vitality as you go.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (June 7). You notice what others don't, and you'll turn these observations into opportunities to bring joy to the world. The next six weeks are marked with an increase of vitality and romance. You'll earn favorable reviews for the work you do in July. You tap into a new source of revenue in September. Reunions happen in November. Capricorn and Virgo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 15, 6, 31, 29 and 33.

GEMINIS IN HISTORY: Born on this day in 1917 was the iconic Rat Pack charmer Dean Martin. His success in music, film and stage sprang from his image of being utterly detached and amused by life — a serene king of cool. His laid-back voice and easy smile went along with an effortless comic timing. His quips were zingers, the humor of a man who didn't care a wit about what others thought of him, which of course only made them adore him more. Martin's sun and Venus were both in sociable, spontaneous and flirtatious Gemini. His moon was in the more serious station of Capricorn, indicating a deep-rooted need for structure and support. Capricorn moon people have keen professional instincts, as Martin showed when he teamed up with Jerry Lewis to create stellar comedy. Martin had Mercury, Mars and Jupiter in sensual Taurus. Taurus rules the throat, and wonderful singers often have the bull featured prominently in their natal charts. Taurus energy in these signs can also produce stubborn habits and an inflexible attitude in relationships. Having been married and divorced three times, Martin sang love songs with the full understanding of the reality of relationships, and with an ever-optimistic view of love itself.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: The brilliant Gemini rocker known as Prince is a master of many styles and disciplines of music and entertainment. His moon in Aquarius, a sign known for eccentric qualities as well as great powers of imagination, says that he's always pushing into the future without a worry or care as to what anyone thinks of his methods or style. His natal Venus in Taurus indicates a tenacious work ethic.

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