Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

The Scorpio moon teases us with unlikely possibilities. It makes us wonder if there is something wildly different, and perhaps much more enticing, going on under the surface of a situation. That very well may be the case, though most people will not be so bold as to ask the cutting questions and then dive in and find out.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your conscience is clear for one of three reasons: You have done no wrong, you have made amends for your wrongdoings, or you have a conveniently bad memory.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You're on a steady climb to success, and you'll see someone who is already at the top. Assume nothing about whether or not this person is happy with his or her position. Continue with your original goal.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Miracles happen more readily to those who believe in them. Try not to be so pragmatic that you shut yourself off from the chance that off-the-wall good luck could happen to you. Embrace the possibilities.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You'll have a terrific amount of drive, and what matters is how you channel it. Keep it simple. If you can stay focused on one task for a few hours, you'll make a significant difference.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You're already dreaming of some pretty exciting realities, so you may as well make an official goal out of one of them. Your grandiose ideas have as good a chance of coming true as your humbler aspirations.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You'll be circulating in the same realm as a VIP. Maybe this person will help you, maybe not. There is no harm in meeting to find out what your common interests are.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You will be eloquent and persuasive as you attempt to convince children, employees or friends to follow your lead. Continue in this manner, and you'll achieve something on a societal level.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). One situation calls for you to be cool, courteous and impersonal. Another situation requires the flicker of passion to ignite a spark. Knowing which is which is your challenge.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You can be deeply involved in a relationship and still maintain the high degree of detachment necessary to see yourself and the other person objectively. This will help you solve a problem.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You are so dedicated to a cause that there is no way you will leave your post until you are certain you have made the difference you originally intended to make.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You will know with certainty what the next step should be, while a partner will take longer to decide. Try not to force the issue. Let the other person get comfortable and come back to you when the timing feels right.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You are prone to getting stiff if you stay in the same position for too long. Experiment with movement. Get up, stretch, bounce around. This is true both physically and metaphorically.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 27). This year is characterized by good cheer. February will bring an extra dose of personal satisfaction as you continue to ask for what you really want instead of waiting around to see what happens. You'll be treated to travel in April. You'll rally behind a cause to great effect in June. You will be awarded in October. Scorpio and Cancer people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 2, 14, 39 and 30.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "My Capricorn man will not make a commitment to me, and it is driving me crazy! I can see clearly how much better our lives would be if we were married. I want to talk about this with him, but he tenses up when he feels me getting near the subject. We've been dating for a year already, and I just know he's the one. What do you think? Gemini wants a ring!"

Consider that you and your Capricorn have a different sense of timing. Just because you are comfortable enough to go for it doesn't automatically make the other person ready — but it is definitely a start. Think about building rapport. It's not something you do once and it's done. It's an ongoing process in relationships. Make it safe to talk freely about a number of different subjects, and then you can talk more easily about the business on your mind. Secondly, you need to honor his right to live life on his terms and steer his relationships accordingly. He'll move when he is comfortable — when it makes sense to him to go forward. The same is true with you. You wouldn't want to be forced or manipulated into a commitment. You'll have more fun if you don't push him along.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Patton Oswalt has garnered high praise for his foray into the literary world entitled "Zombie Spaceship Wasteland." This prolific standup comedian is often hailed for his sharp wit and wildly creative mind, two attributes that are undeniably Aquarian in nature. Oswalt has his sun and Mercury in Aquarius and was born under a loquacious, quick and versatile Gemini moon.

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