Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

The parade of costumed trick-or-treaters will be exceptionally colorful, as the festive, playful Leo moon puts everyone in the mood for showing off. Later, the Virgo moon takes over, just in time to exercise a little prudence over the consumption of candy. More fun plus fewer bellyaches equals a successful Halloween.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You'll have the opportunity to make your ideas known to a group of people. Believe in yourself and you'll speak powerfully. You'll even answer some tough, spontaneous questions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You may be feeling more introverted than usual and will be completely happy doing your own thing. Your need of companionship will continue to be small until the evening hours.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your personal experience suggests that you have powers beyond the ordinary, and you will continue to push the boundaries of what you can do. Being extraordinary is hard work but worth the effort.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You believe your instincts to be correct and do not require scientific proof in order to continue to do so. Your faith will be rewarded this afternoon. A Scorpio individual affects the way your day will unfold.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your personal spiritual seeking will lead you to have unusual conversations. People will remember talking to you because you make it safe for them to express parts of themselves that rarely surface.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There will be something standing between you and your optimum productivity — perhaps a distraction or a team member who is unable to complete his or her part of the job. You will overcome.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). In order to play the game, you have to invest. Watch carefully and count what others have paid to be a part of the action. Carefully gauge whether this game is worth your time and money

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You need to feel free to say what's on your mind. If you're afraid others will think your ideas are strange, seek out places where it is probable that like-minded people will congregate.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). To give of yourself is exhilarating! It makes you feel as though you are really living to the fullest. Your generous, spontaneous mood will continue into the night.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You'll be attracted to interesting gambles, especially those that will showcase your talents.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Even though you seem mature and controlled on the outside, there is a rebellious adolescent inside of you who wants to be seen and heard. You can allow yourself expression without completely "acting out."

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your day is filled with fast changes and wild cards. You are able to roll with the exciting ups and downs until the evening, when you'll likely feel like settling into an uneventful groove.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 31). Your life is well rounded, and you'll enjoy success in many areas, especially relationships. You will sacrifice for others, but no matter how generous you are, the one who benefits the most is you. It's simply your turn to receive. November is a highlight for your family. December brings progress at work. Pisces and Sagittarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 1, 22, 41 and 30.

FORECAST FOR THE WEEK AHEAD: The week kicks off with Halloween and Mexico's Day of the Dead, driving home the temporal nature of this existence. Halloween is now commonly celebrated as a time to dress up in wild costumes and share social niceties and sweets, though the origins of this holiday are more spiritual. All Hallows, also known as All Saints' Day, and the following All Souls' Day are times of prayerful ritual to honor the beloved souls who have passed before us. Under the current Scorpio astral influences, it will be surprisingly easy to feel connected to our loved ones on the other side. They are only a thought away. The Leo moon on Sunday infuses the holiday with amplified creativity and playfulness. The Virgo moon takes over just in time to appropriate the sweet loot in small doses. Some will participate in Election Day on Tuesday, and the subsequent celebration on Wednesday happens under the watch of a judicious Libra moon, highlighting diplomacy and boding well for fair-minded politics. The new moon on Friday is also called Hecate's Moon, flowing our thoughts once again to souls passed. Consider what your own legacy will be, and let it reflect through your current vitality.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Titan of fantasy, Peter Jackson is an imaginative soul born under a Scorpion sun with his moon in Leo, the sign of showmanship and entertainment. Mercury and Venus in Libra, the sign of relationships, shows a charming style and a wondrous ability to choose creative partners. Steven Spielberg will direct his upcoming production, "The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn."

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