Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

Here's a call to all of the adventurers out there: This is your day! The sun in the first degrees of high-energy Aries and an exploratory Sagittarius moon alight the pioneering spirit. Risky endeavors hold especially strong appeal. If you were afraid to do it yesterday, you may find that the courage is not so hard to muster today.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). There's someone you want to impress, but you really don't have to. You are already attractive to this person — not despite all imperfections, but because of them.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You'll touch base with a handful of friends. Being a social butterfly requires you to flit from one location to the next, which is so much easier to do when the conversation is light and upbeat.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You have met some heavy emotional demands lately, and you may be feeling like you need a recharge. You already know the activities that will best facilitate your energy reboot, so go ahead with them.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). It's no surprise that you find yourself among those who love and need you. In your presence, they find a feeling of safety and acceptance. Refrain from trying to solve all their problems, though. Establish healthy boundaries.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You'll broaden your horizons by branching out socially. Consider participating in games in order to get to know people, make new friends and enjoy the perks of being on a team.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You do not like to use pressure to get your way, and you find it distasteful that anyone else would do this to you or your loved ones. Avoid situations where you're likely to be "hard sold."

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You cannot possibly reach your goal without the cooperation of others. Do what it takes to restore the spirit of teamwork and camaraderie — or create it where it never existed in the first place.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You will crave the feeling of winning. A touch of competitiveness can add texture to a relationship, but too much of it will ruin the delicate balance that exists in all friendships.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There will be a few invitations sent your way. Show up to them all if you can! There will be a benefit for you in every event. Plan to show up strong. A wardrobe update might be part of your preparation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You will argue your point and argue it well.

You may or may not gain the agreement of the other person, but at least you'll give him something to think about. And this isn't over — not yet.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It has been illustrated in your life time and time again: No man is an island. You'll need to work with others and give them what they need in order to attain what you need.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). In your efforts to eradicate a personal flaw, you may very well be making it worse. Focus instead on what you do well and what you enjoy — that's when the problem will diminish.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (March 24). You will listen to your heart and follow its dictates. There's never a dull moment in April, as your social life sparkles with excitement. Your clever resourcefulness will get you promoted (and perhaps even married) in June. Business deals strongly favor you in July and November. Sagittarius and Scorpio people are your adoring fans. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 2, 15, 35 and 42.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I was just invited to a seance. It wasn't really called that, but I think that's what it is because my friend lost her boyfriend and she hired a psychic to come and possibly give her a message from him. What I want to know is: Can anything bad happen? I keep thinking of movies I've seen, and I'm afraid that once the porthole between our world and the next world is opened, things will occur that usually couldn't happen without the use of special effects. Do you think I should go? And what should I wear? I'm a Pisces."

Pisces is the sign of spirits, and these people have strong powers of intuition. As well as being imaginative and open-minded, which you clearly are, Pisces also tends to be sensitive and impressionable. When something disturbs you or frightens you, you do not easily shake it. I was brought up to believe that seances and anything to do with the occult were essentially evil. In my adult life, I learned to let my intuition lead the way. If something makes you uncomfortable or doesn't feel right, it's probably not going to be good for you. If you decide that it's OK to go, wear black. It looks good on everyone.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: It has been nearly 85 years since the death of the groundbreaking magician and escape artist Harry Houdini, and still Houdini is commonly called for in seance circles around the world, especially on Halloween night. This high-energy Aries had Venus in this risk-taking sign, as well. Mercury in Pisces indicates strong intuition and telepathic ability. Uranus in Leo signifies a passion for show business.

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