Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

The Mars and Jupiter square-off becomes exact. As these two planets angle off, there will be questions about who deserves what and why. People will be willing to fight for what they think is theirs even before they know for sure whether their claim is just. In order to keep the peace, be slow to jump to conclusions. Thought might be better than action.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Change one small part of your routine. It's the little things you do to make life easier that will help you create a better process for going about your business. This is the way to health and fitness.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You know that you're unique and lovable, but maybe you need someone to say it once in a while. That's why an effusive, demonstrative friend will be great to have around this week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Do more research before you make your final pitch. Figure out what you have to do to get past "no" before you even ask. Find out under what circumstances someone would say "yes" to the thing you want.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You are vacillating about what to do next. The right thing to choose is not the logical answer, and that's why you hesitate. How will you explain this when you're asked? It will be tough, but you have to go with your gut.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The choices you make today will help you increase your vitality and become healthier. It's not about diet, exercise or habits, though. It's about choosing challenges and rejecting stressors.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You're ready to take the next step in a project, but the people around you need a few beats to catch up. You'll strike the right balance between leading the way and staying with your team.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The very same person who can be so warm and encouraging when you need help can change her tune and become self-centered and controlling. You figure out how to stay on this person's good side.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You are in an ambitious mood, but you won't let it show because you don't want to rile up your competition. So you stay under the radar, remaining structured and cheerful but serious.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Some of your friends can be immature and careless at times, but you don't hold that against them. After all, who wants to hang around where there's no laughter, entertainment or fun to be had?

CAPRICORN (Dec.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You do your best when you're not comparing yourself to anyone else. You have all the answers you need, but you cannot see them unless you're minding your own business.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Someone will tell you a cautionary tale. Look for the motive. Is this a person who has your best interest in mind, or is it someone trying to scare you away from the success you so deserve?

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 29). You have asked a lot of yourself in the past. This year, you decide to relax and take it easy, and you wind up being even more productive than you were before. You'll find a new social niche in December and will love the new people you meet. A job gets more creative in January. You'll win an award or victory in May. Leo and Virgo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 10, 4, 39, 18 and 30.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I want to be a beautician, and my mom wants me to go to college. She thinks I'd make a great lawyer. I don't want to be ungrateful. My mom has been saving for me to go to college for a really long time. I'm so lucky to have a supportive parent. I wish I wanted to go. I just don't have any interest in becoming a lawyer. My mom says that it's the perfect fit for me astrologically because I'm a Libra and that's the sign of law. I don't want to. I wish I could say that without sounding ungrateful. I will graduate in 2011."

You have time to decide. Luckily, you are not required by law to enroll in college directly from high school. You can tell your mom that Libra is also a sign of art and beauty. Since you are compelled to explore this side of your sun sign, you will probably excel at it. And if not, you can always try another subject. Bottom line: As close as you are to your mother (and Libra tends to be very close to mom), it's still your life. Sooner or later, you have to make your own decisions.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Her nickname is The Bronx Blonde, and Cathy Moriarty has made a career of playing tough women in her own husky-voiced, sassy way. With roles in classics like "Raging Bull" and comedies like "Analyze That," her fiery Sagittarius spirit lights up the screen. Her natal Mercury and Neptune are in sizzling Scorpio. Venus, Jupiter and Saturn in Capricorn show business savvy — Moriarty is also a restaurateur!

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