Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

The opposition of Mercury and Pluto will present the question of how best to show your love. Do you show it by assisting others? Or by encouraging others to help themselves? Each situation and relationship is unique, so there is not one blanket method that is best for all. Take your time in figuring out what's right for you and yours.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You live in a way that makes your beliefs known to those around you, especially when you are at home. Your habits reflect your morals, and you are consistent wherever you are in the world.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You'll have no trouble finding outside support for what you want to do today. The trick is getting inside support. In other words, you give yourself more trouble than anyone else would.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You would do great things for your loved ones if needed. Make sure you would also do small things. It's the little things, like the tone of your voice and the quality of your attention, that will matter.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Clear the channels between you and others, and especially between you and your higher mind. Your honest ways will make it easier for inspiration to move through you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You will find that it is easier to think of others than it is to think of yourself. Because you pay attention to others, everything you do will be easier.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You might be thinking of making some change to your look. Before you go down this road, you should know that your amenable attitude and generally sweet disposition outshine all of your physical qualities.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). A good idea might inspire you, but a good example can change your life. Learn from those who have lived the concept. Believe deeds, not words. A Scorpio figures prominently tonight.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). What appears to be a complicated situation is actually quite manageable when you change your approach. Outside opinions will be necessary. Gather data.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You are still being affected by the mistakes made by earlier generations of your family. On the bright side, you are also still being influenced by their successes.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You have become so used to a certain convenience that you almost don't know what to do without it.

Figure that part out. If you have a backup plan, you are less likely to need one.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your skills are needed. Find out who could use them, and make it easy for them to do so. Act as though you are being paid well for your efforts, and soon you will be.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Someone who has agreed to help you may not be able to come through. Keep moving on, and don't give this much thought. In the meantime, get more people on your team.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (June 27). Your physical and emotional attractiveness is on the rise. Also, your diplomatic skills will earn you amazing benefits in every aspect of life. You'll deal fairly with your colleagues and win their favor with your enthusiastic support. Your reputation grows through the next 10 weeks. Someone new wants to hire you in October. Scorpio and Leo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 30, 15, 23, 21 and 36.

FORECAST FOR THE WEEK AHEAD: The sun king continues his annual excursion through intuitive Cancer. Last week, Mercury joined the Cancerian energy, as well, and the two influences are turning up our emotional sensitivity. Hopefully, we are nearly as in tune to others as we are to our own feelings, as being overly into our own pleasure and pain can put a damper on the social swirl. (If you're not in the habit of being curious about how others are doing, this is an excellent time to cultivate a social interest and perhaps a compassionate perspective, too.) Also, Cancer's increased awareness of subtleties can make life more enjoyable, especially during a week like this, when less is going on. Many will prefer a softer pace, a freer schedule, fewer duties and words exchanged. And more information is conveyed with our eyes, faces and bodies than words could impart. Venus is still finding her way through the playful realm of Leo, and her romantic games will definitely have some bearing on the week's unfolding. Much is done to impress and entertain. Remember to have fun and to regard one another with a light heart.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: The hit series "Gossip Girl" has introduced many bright young talents to a wider audience, including British actor and musician Ed Westwick. He's an intuitive Cancer, with his sun, moon, Mercury and Mars all in this artistic and sensitive sign. Westwick plays rich and well-bred bad boy Chuck Bass, who is moody and brooding like moonchildren can be if they don't keep themselves in check!

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