There will be a fair amount of hard work to do as Mars enters Virgo, where he will stay through July 29. The sorting, organizing and planning starts right away — that's not the hard part. It's the decisions about what stays and goes that get intense. To say "yes" to the things we want in life, we have to say "no" to something else. Have courage.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). You will be busy experimenting with new ways to put yourself across. Nothing about you is fixed or scripted. You're absolutely free to try anything you want to try.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Cupid came late this year, but has definitely arrived. Whether you're in a new relationship or keeping the fires stoked on an existing one, this is a time when all things romantic are really working.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You have been denying yourself something you want. At this point, it's driving you a little crazy. Consider giving in — maybe even indulging yourself to such a degree that you finally get over this need once and for all.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). You will be more susceptible to sound than usual. Use this to your advantage. When you want to get pumped up, listen to vigorous music. And when you want to relax, turn on the soothing tunes.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The uncertain situation you're facing may be making you nervous. Try to see this as an opportunity to think on your feet. Dive in. You'll make something interesting happen.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). In a way, sad songs make you happy. This is not because you like to laugh at pathos, but rather because it's comforting to know that you're not the only one who feels alone sometimes. You'll hear a wonderful song today.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). People get too obsessed with who's better and who's best. There's nothing wrong at all with being just plain good at something. Don't let someone make you feel otherwise.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Never mind the current wave of self-doubt. That's normal. If you look past that, you'll see clearly the rock-solid kernel of confidence that prompted you to take this chance in the first place.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You are remarkably empathetic. Something happening in a far-off place affects you strongly. This is because physical distance means nothing in the spiritual world.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Loved ones don't always treat one another in a loving way.
Sometimes you're the culprit, but not today. A talk is needed to restore the harmony you usually enjoy.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You succeed because you work hard, and the tenacity and sense of purpose you bring to your work is rapidly becoming the stuff of local legend. A significant reward approaches.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The good thing about time is that everyone's got the same amount of it. How you use it makes all the difference. The other thing to remember is that every day is a brand-new start.
TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (June 6). Your hunch is accurate. Believe you are psychic and act as though this is true, and you will have a truly remarkable year. Family shows love and respect by honoring a request you've been making for months now. Improvements at work happen in August. Adjustments to your living quarters are good for your love life. Leo and Aquarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 1, 24, 39 and 16.
FORECAST FOR THE WEEK AHEAD: Even though studies have shown repeatedly that after the point of survival needs being met, money has little to do with happiness, we still want to win the lottery. We humans can't get the idea out of our heads that winning the lottery equals bliss. We've all heard the sad stories of lottery winners adversely affected by their millions, but we can't imagine how it would apply to us. The fact that money can compound problems instead of solving them seems unfathomable, but that doesn't make it any less true. An education on this topic is underway, as Jupiter, newly stationed in Aries, lines up with the chaotic rascal of a planet called Uranus. Our ideas about abundance will be challenged. More isn't always better. The conjunction of Jupiter and Uranus will last through most of October, so try to think of the long-term effects of your financial decisions. Of course, Jupiter is not only about money in the same way that money isn't only about money. It's about the exchange of energy and how it can be applied to bring greater or lesser joy into our world. Get clear about what makes you feel alive and vibrant, and do those things more. It's guaranteed the result will be better than a lottery win.
CELEBRITY PROFILES: Loveable Gemini Michael Cera lit up the screen in "Juno" and "Superbad" and continues to bring his unique brand of slightly nerdy charm to the world of entertainment. With his sun, Mercury and Venus all in the sign of the twins, his sociable and spontaneous nature makes him a director's favorite. This year will bring intriguing developments in his love life that will boost his popularity even further.
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Yes you are right about money. It is about the exchange of energy and how you apply it to bring joy into your life. It all starts with your choice of a partner. Will your partner work with you and do you see things alike. It does not have to be about abundance but careful choices of quality. Like a house..it is not about how big the house is but rather how it is designed to make one happy. We were at a Military High School and College as my babies were born. Grandfather left large sums of money for boys there. They lost it and some died for it because they had been spoiled. One has to plan for long term smart investment to have the quality of education and happiness. Being somewhat of a designer I love beautiful quality things but one has to be suited to the choosing. Being a southern girl my taste is based on quality and almost perfection. I like morales in the way I live. I admire all beautiful things but I don't need many beautiful things. I may have a little of a collector about me. I am like most people they drink something.I like a diet coke then a sweet which is sees candy . Then for fun I like to work with money on my level which is the lotto. It all has to be in moderation and planned.....but the goal of a lotto is the CHOICE one can make is what makes it exciting. Everyone has his own way of looking at something that gives complete surprise and a chance to make some decisions of you own. During the Great Depression my grandfather managed the first 7-11 store in San Angelo.He had candy that one could win and other wins that he gave me a chance once a week. We were a missionary family but it gave me excitement and something to look out for in the month to come. I have always been excited every day to function and have a little surprise. My best friend had a mother that cooked a cake every day for the family and we all stayed over in her library to have dessert after school. Each family is different. I see here in California so many races that they must all have a story to tell about why they have a dream. I never will give up anything for my dreams and they are used every day for surprises to motivate and move me forward. When I Had a Child Development Center. Many mothers waited for me to lead them. I had the responsibility to do the right thing by my parents. When one becomes a leader you are thinking of lessons that your mothers need to survive and teach children to last a lifetime. Really it is so much fun if you look at it that way every day. What are you teaching. Everyone has to teach something. What are you leaving to the world? It will come out what you taught from someone. I sleep well at night and I think right most of the time. So this gives me courage every day to do the right thing. I treat you right are you treating me right at the same time? To run a business are you helping your employees to do their best.? If they are happy they will work hard for you. It is not about money. When you reach my age the most one can look forward to is comfort and hope you have earned it. As Glen Beck says he has been poor but he does not want to loose his soul going for power and money. Power must be a terrible addiction. It is late and I can hardly see. Nite
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Posted by: Yvonne Streety
Sun Jun 6, 2010 12:39 AM
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Ah, Holiday, you're spot-on, as always. I almost dropped my coffee when I read today's opening paragraph in your column! ("There will be a fair amount of hard work to do as Mars enters Virgo, where he will stay through July 29. The sorting, organizing and planning starts right away — that's not the hard part. It's the decisions about what stays and goes that get intense. To say "yes" to the things we want in life, we have to say "no" to something else. Have courage. ") My day started at 4am (is that "right away" enough?) when I awoke to a flooded basement, and I've been working most of the morning tearing up and tossing out old carpet, having to throw away some water-logged possessions and wet-vacuuming up the water. I don't suppose that it's any coincidence that I have Mars in Virgo in the eighth house in my chart?
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Posted by: Kathy
Sun Jun 6, 2010 7:46 AM
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It's usually those with abundant wealth that proclaim, "money isn't everything." Try telling that to someone who's living "hand-to-mouth" or "paycheck-to-paycheck" and see how far that flies.
It's true that those with nothing who suddenly come into a windfall situation get taken advantage of and have their lives turned upside down - sometimes with tragic endings. This is because deep down in their souls, they never expected to be blessed with abundance and are caught off guard when it suddenly happens. They are at the mercy of the Jackals (usually relatives, lawyers and 'investment advisors' that come out of the woodwork) that are perfectly willing to enrich themselves at the expense of others.
My rules for anyone who wins the Big Lottery: 1.) Don't brag to all your friends - and NEVER to your relatives. 2.) Keep a low profile and make yourself very hard to find. 3.) Change your phone number and let your answering machine screen your calls. 4.) Like in the X-Files, trust no one. Disappear quietly and go happily to parts unknown to live your dream and fulfill your hearts desire.
There! I said it and I meant it!
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Posted by: jim
Sun Jun 6, 2010 3:25 PM
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Wow, jim, really? That's so sad. Hiding away like a hermit in a foreign place, afraid of everyone, trusting no one, hacking at the roots that ground you, your friends and family, as if they were demons or vampires and cuddling up to your gold? This is a dream come true? Your hearts desire is to live alone, like a refugee, with your hands clenched in a fist? No wonder Holiday says that money can compound problems, rather than solve them! If being rich means living in constant fear, it's hardly worth it. I bet that's why it's the rich that say "Money can't buy happiness", because they know the down side. Reflecting on the conundrum, I think is the point here. Counting your blessings is the point here. When you have Enough, you have true abundance. That's the secret to happiness. "I'll be happy when..." Is the lie that keeps us unhappy. "I'll have enough when..." Is the lie that's consuming the world. Think about that.
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Posted by: p
Sun Jun 6, 2010 5:37 PM
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You know I learned a great lesson many years ago when I was a single mom with three kids in tow. My brother-in-law spoke candidly to me when I expressed that my kids and I were so poor. He said You are richer than you know. Something deep within changed that day and how I looked at the world became much clearer. Yes we still did not have money to burn but we had each other, a roof over our heads and that was way more than what most people even get. So from that day on I learned its okay to not have tons of money, we survived and now I give more than ever and my riches are multiplying...... I have more friends, we share our food, our clothes and our love. I am very Rich indeed.
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Posted by: Beverly
Sun Jun 6, 2010 5:58 PM
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Wow, jim. Really? That's so sad. Living alone in a foreign place, with no friends and no family, paranoid, a stranger, jumping at shadows and cuddling up to your gold and your toys? That's a dream come true? Your heart's desire is to live like a refugee, trusting no one, with your hands clenched in a fist? No wonder Holiday says money can confound problems rather than solving them! Maybe that's why the rich say "Money can't buy happiness.", for the very reasons you just gave. Maybe that's the point here, to reflect on the conundrum. Maybe the point is to count your blessings. Having Enough is true Abundance. Knowing how much is Enough is true Wisdom. That is the secret to true happiness. "I'll be happy when..." Is the lie that keeps us unhappy. "I'll be rich when..." Is the lie that keeps us poor. "I'll have enough when..." Is the lie that keeps us hungry, no matter how much we consume. That is the lie that's consuming the world. And the sad part is, we'll eat it all, consume it all, and we still won't be happy, still won't be full, still will not have Enough. Think about that.
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Posted by: p
Sun Jun 6, 2010 6:00 PM
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"I'll be happy when I learn to work this @#!!&@#! thing and not post everything twice!!!" Ha ha!
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Posted by: p
Sun Jun 6, 2010 6:03 PM
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Whoa there. "p". I do believe you have over-dramatized what I actually said. I said nothing about being a hermit, foreign places, refugees, cuddling up to gold or clenched fists. Wow! You read a LOT into my little statement.
I was addressing the concept of "sudden wealth" causing adverse consequences for those who have had very little all of their lives. Face it - money changes people, relationships and circumstances.
A millionaire who wins 10 million in the Illinois State Lottery will not be affected one way or the other. He's accustomed to that lifestyle. (And some rich people DO play the lottery)
The "social security dependent" person is a whole different matter. No one should tremble in fear of losing their new found wealth, but if you have a dysfunctional family, fair-weather friends and little experience in managing high finances, you would be foolish to be too trusting and too open with certain individuals.
Old saying: "If money can't buy happiness, it'll buy the kind of misery I can enjoy."
I stand by everything I said, especially, "...go happilly to parts unknown to live your dream and fulfill your heart's desire."
I can't see anything wrong with that.
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Posted by: jim
Sun Jun 6, 2010 7:53 PM
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