Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

Venus and Neptune are both involved in matters of the heart, but each governs a different kind of love. Venus dallies in crushes, romance, infatuation, friendship and a variety of sweetly affectionate tones. Neptune deals in divine love, unconditional and powerful. It's the energy of creation. A trine between these planets will be exact today.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). When one mode of being isn't working, experiment with others. What you can't accomplish by being tough and disciplined, you might be able to accomplish with a soft and loving approach.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You may be dreading a certain task because it seems like it will be difficult for you. Your mood will be infinitely more cheerful after you get the unpleasantness out of the way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You want something that is considered by many to be a privilege and a luxury. This is about more than your own pleasure, though, as you have a feeling that getting what you want will begin a positive movement in the lives of many.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your usual routine will be touched with drama. A change will be born in this heightened mood. A new ritual is being formulated with today's actions. Go with the strong feelings.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You are great when you are just playing around. Be true to your own whims — there is magic in them. You may incorporate a trend or two, but you'll give it your own spin, thus creating something that is timeless.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The sages say not to live in the past, and yet it is a fun place to visit now. There are riches to be mined there. You will be a different person for having carefully examined your experiences of yesteryear.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your teachers do not always come in the form that fits the stereotype — old, stern, glasses, booming voice, razor wit. Today, your lessons will be offered by a young, impertinent individual.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). If only the rest of the world understood the word "service" as you do. It's more than a series of actions; it's an overall attitude. You'll succeed because of your serviceable style.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Usually, things take longer than you think they will, but today's jobs will be a snap. This will allow you to get organized. Chart some goals out on paper, and get ready for the next wave of activity.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You will be drawn in by the mysterious pull of someone who is, by all appearances, as normal as they come. You will see something different in this person — an unusual intensity under the surface.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There's glamour in this day — not a glitzy, sparkling variety of glamour, but a structured and cool manner of style that is exciting in its understatement. Your social stars are on the rise tonight.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (September 4). It will finally occur to you that you were born lucky. You just didn't completely understand your luck before. Now you'll know how to turn circumstances in your favor. You'll like how a relationship develops through the next 10 weeks. October brings a financial bonus. You'll exchange promises in December. Pisces and Gemini people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 2, 15, 49 and 33.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "Holiday, how do you feel about space aliens? Do they have astrological signs, too? Do you know any? Have you met any personally? If not, do you think they have come to Earth already? Do you believe in them at all? Just wondering." — Curious Aquarius

I feel great about space aliens. I make a habit of sending good energy to all species and dimensions. Not that I think space aliens are particularly unfriendly, but if they are aggressive, maybe the positive vibes will soften their stance. I have not been made aware that anyone I know is an actual space alien. To my knowledge, I have never met anyone from outer space. But anyone or thing that is born has an astrological sign. In the case of space aliens, it might be based on different constellations. I like what your sign mate Ellen DeGeneres said (it's a very Aquarian point of view): "The only thing that scares me more than space aliens is the idea that there aren't any space aliens. We can't be the best that creation has to offer. I pray that we're not all there is. If so, we're in big trouble."

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Virgo Shaun White dazzled the crowds at the 2010 Olympics, and his talents stretch beyond what he can do on a snowboard. This cool athlete also has an eye for fashion and photography. He and his brother, Jesse, sell a line of skater- and boarder-inspired clothing that includes T-shirts printed with pictures that Shaun took himself. His natal Venus in Libra indicates a well-honed aesthetic sense.

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