Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

Life is a dance party under the Leo moon. There may as well be swirls of glitter in the air, dancing lights and a thumping beat to keep the energy strong. Well, maybe it's more of a feeling than a reality. But the showy excitement makes this a memorable time. Mercury in Libra suggests that we grab a partner and get into the groove.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You may feel comfortable being yourself in all circumstances, but your loved one is not as outgoing. When this person becomes stiff and unsure while meeting new people, you'll loosen things up.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your idea about how to make money will be very different from that of your boss or colleague. Keep talking, though. Compromise will be lucrative. There is a middle ground that will work better than your original idea.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It's your job to provide reassurance for those around you who need it — and there will be plenty who do. You may even be feeling a bit insecure yourself, but being supportive of others will give you confidence.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You need to decide on an exact date in order to make your goal happen. Without a specified date, there will be very little energy behind your actions, and you'll tire out. Be reasonable in your estimation of time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). As soon as you finish one task, you'll immediately want to take on the next one. You're a machine! This exciting momentum will continue over the next three days, so make the most of it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Be prepared to defend your work. When you're ready to do so, you probably won't have to. Having to go through the motions will be an informative exercise and will make what you do even better.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You know who the VIPs are, in part because people around them treat them like they're someone special. Surround yourself with people who treat you like you're someone special, and you'll make the same impression.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It's not enough to have a talent; you have to master it. It's the time you put in that matters. The command you have over your gifts is more important than which gifts you have.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It's natural for you to be supportive, and now it's time to direct your kindness in a proactive way. Look for reasons to give honest compliments. Create occasions to celebrate your peers.

CAPRICORN (Dec.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Trust your innate guidance system. You might not know exactly where you're going or how to get there, but you know people. And that's the knowledge that will take you anywhere in the world.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You'll get more than your fair share of attention. Then again, why shouldn't you be the star? You'll be given a gift. It might not be something you'll use, but you'll be flattered by the sentiment.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 3). This year, you have passion, talent and a supportive team. The combination helps you feel pretty sure of yourself as you move ahead. Your public image gets a boost in November. A new source of income opens up in December. March brings excitement to your family scene. Friends fulfill your wishes in May. Capricorn and Aquarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 14, 3, 33, 20 and 1.

FORECAST FOR THE WEEK AHEAD: Venus is always up to something. For all her beauty and grace, she just can't be totally trusted. For example, there was that time when Venus (otherwise known as Aphrodite) got invited to the king's wedding, along with some of the other goddesses of note. One uninvited goddess was angry at the oversight and decided to wreak havoc. Just when the party started to really swing, she threw a golden apple labeled "to the fairest" onto the dance floor. Of course, each of the goddesses at the ball thought the apple was for her. A fight broke out. Someone impartial would have to choose the fairest. The honor went to Paris, a Trojan prince. Each goddess in attendance tried to bribe him. Leave it to Venus to make the most enticing offer of all: She offered Paris the beautiful Helen of Troy, who just happened to be the wife of a king. Oops. So began the Trojan War. The moral of the story applies to this week's romantic action. As Venus goes retrograde in Scorpio, we must be careful what we do out of vanity and ego. Our own lives will not be the only ones affected.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Gwen Stefani has always had her own special style and was known to make her own clothes even as a youngster. Now, she's not only one of the perennially hottest acts in pop music, but she's also a fashion designer with her own mega-hot labels, L.A.M.B. and Harajuku Lovers. Stefani has her sun, Mercury, Jupiter and Uranus in Libra, the sign of excellent taste.

If you would like to write to Holiday Mathis, please go to www.creators.com and click on "Write the Author" on the Holiday Mathis page, or you may send her a postcard in the mail. To find out more about Holiday Mathis and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

COPYRIGHT 2010 CREATORS.COM