Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

Do not believe every social profile you read. The grass often looks greener in other people's online photos. This is especially true when the moon meets up with Venus, who happens to be passing through the restless station of Sagittarius. Stay focused on creating your own adventures instead of rubbernecking at other people's lives.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). There's a lot you're going to do, and it helps you to articulate your plans. However, it's best to do this with someone who is already on your team. An outsider would rather hear about what you've already done.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You've long been curious about how some aspect of business works. A savvy friend can demystify this for you. Perhaps this is a new source of income for you to investigate.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You're bound for business success. There is no secret to unravel. If you work hard and smart enough at this, you will succeed. Do your research, ask for expert opinions, and leave your ego out of the equation.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You'll entice someone to do what they already wanted to do. They were just too shy or secretive to make their wishes known. Your powers of influence will be heightened.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Just because an idea is outrageous doesn't mean it isn't doable. Put it to the test before you chuck the whole notion. And if you find that it actually isn't doable, it will still lead to something good.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You've been so good — sticking to your diet and to your budget, too. So let yourself indulge a little bit now. Small pleasures will feel like crazy extravagances today, and you'll feel duly rewarded.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You're not a code-breaker, but you're pretty in tune to human nature. Someone is hinting around, and you wish this person would just come out and say what's on her mind so you can easily address it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You will be a newcomer on the scene. It's a powerful position, since every thriving scene depends on a steady trickle of fresh energy to keep it alive. Enter with confidence.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You have much to offer professionally, though you may feel that you still have not completely broken into the higher ranks of your business. You will gain respect and influence today.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Friends recognize the value in what you have to offer.

Now you'll have to convince the outsiders. The support you already have will be instrumental in your ability to gain more support.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You are slowly moving into a new lifestyle, and it gets more comfortable for you every day. Today, you'll expose yourself to the finer things in life without overspending.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You may get a powerful urge to do something that is unwise, like call up that friend who's bad for you or spend money you shouldn't be spending. Divert your own attention until the impulse passes.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 29). This year, you'll be paid for your unique and rare qualities. Devotion to family will be rewarded, as they make you proud in February. In March, you'll carry out a vision for your personal life. May brings a financial leg up. Your romantic life is quite satisfying, especially the adventures in June and August. Pisces and Capricorn people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 43, 22, 16 and 45.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I'm in a squabble with my friend, a Libra. It started over something so dumb — a text message on her birthday. She hinted that I should have given her an actual card. I did get her a gift, which I gave her the next time we got together, but without a card. Well, one thing led to another, and we got into an argument. She brought up that she thinks it's obnoxious the way I generally use text messages instead of handwritten or spoken correspondence. For instance, I didn't send holiday cards; I just texted them. And on New Year's, I texted instead of calling. But I think it's better to communicate in whatever way is easiest! I'm a Gemini. What do you think, Holiday?"

For Libra, a lover of beauty and an appreciator of artful interaction, the thought and presentation you put into your communication is extremely important. Texting is a casual medium that, for the most part, cannot sufficiently convey the kind of emotion, humor and warmth necessary for meaningful interaction. It's better used to set up your next communication (with the details of date, time and location) than as the communication itself.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert has been nominated for a Grammy and is in a sweet position for the win. Lambert has his sun and Mercury, the communication planet, in Aquarius, and the pop singer exemplifies the rebellious spirit of his sign. Aquarius is the most futuristic influence of the zodiac, ruled by Uranus, the sign of change, invention, and modern science and technology.

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