Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

It is said that an organization is only healthy as long as its communication lines are open and effective. And good communication is also the cornerstone of solid personal relationships. The moon in Virgo and the sun in Gemini conspire to help us order our thoughts, organize our intentions and relate to one another in a clear and productive way.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Something will cause your priorities to shift. What you used to consider boring becomes one of the most exciting things you could devote yourself to doing.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your good taste is on display. You've assembled quite an impressive array of items, and you'll soon add to your collection. There's a chase involved in this deal, and that's the best part.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You'll listen to your heart's crooning as if you were an impartial audience member. You'll patiently let it remember the sorrows and triumphs. You'll emerge from the experience with new compassion.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). It seems a project is dragging on for an eternity. Instead of being discouraged by that feeling, take it as a sign that your contribution will ultimately be substantial and important — things that take forever usually are!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). What once shocked and amazed you now seems rather tame. Were you ever really that naive? Newsflash: You still are. It's wonderful to know so much and still maintain your innocence. You'll be shocked and amazed yet again.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Be more prepared than you think you need to be. Even if you think this won't be about you, you'll still be giving a job performance of some kind. And you'll be as relaxed as you are ready.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You'll be required to be at your best. There's no magic pill for this. It's all inside you. Slow, deep breaths will do wonders for you. You'll get focused in exactly the most effective way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Change is slow, for the better and completely inevitable. There's no benefit in resisting. Go on and take the risk you've been afraid to take. You have a good instinct about where to take your life.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You want to take your time and make a plan. Sure, it's smart to target your efforts. But while you try to come up with the perfect plan, life marches on and opportunity is lost. Get going with what you have.

CAPRICORN (Dec.

22-Jan. 19). The attention you give someone will show this person the depth of your feelings for him or her. It will also show everyone else around. So don't be surprised if your interactions inspire some jealousy.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You may be moving too slowly to meet a certain deadline. It's time to decide whether to get help or get an extension. Also, the right tools will push the job along faster.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You have strong ties to a certain family or business. To you, these might not seem that useful. It's such a natural relationship. But someone else wants to know who you know. Consider making the introduction.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (June 17). Your emotional core is strongly magnetic — you want to be adored and you will be. New friends will lead you on an unexpected adventure in July. Your more lavish tastes will be satisfied in September. A supportive partner may finance one of your dearly held dreams. Your charity is needed in December. Capricorn and Sagittarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 15, 34, 11 and 4.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I'm a Sagittarius. I was told by an astrologer that I was born under a lucky trine, and my life has, up until now, been semi-charmed. It's not that I have always gotten what I wanted, or am overly rich or powerful, but I have a nice job, a good family and no major hardships to think of. But ever since February, it's been one thing after another. Some of my close friends betrayed me, my salary was cut, and I'm having financial problems and now health issues, too. Why? Why is this happening?"

Though "why" may be a good question, it's not really a productive one. When bad things happen to us, we really don't have time to wallow in the whys. With Jupiter as your guiding planet, luck is often on your side. But when it's not, your Sagittarian courage is put to the test. You are the adventurer of the zodiac, after all, and you can always make it your quest to rise above the situation and discover a new world. It takes adversity to find out how great you can be. This turmoil is your ladder. Climb outside your normal mode and experience a different level of living.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Barry Manilow has sold more than 80 million records. This lifelong chart-topping entertainment giant is a bright Gemini with a hardworking and business-minded Capricorn moon. His natal passion planet Mars is in the sign of show business and the spotlight — that's Leo. Mercury and Venus in Cancer indicates soulfulness, emotional depth and a sensitive, nurturing spirit.

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