Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

What do you need to forgive of yourself or others in order to move forward in life? The answer may not come immediately, as the Aquarius moon diffuses our concentration and goes void of course before entering into the dreamy realm of Pisces. Stay open to the possibilities, though. Tomorrow's new moon will bring a chance to make a clean start.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Sometimes fantastic gifts are not wrapped in a pretty package with a bow on top. Accept goodness in whatever package it comes, and be careful not to put too may conditions on your requests of others.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Be compassionate, especially toward yourself. You are probably feeling uncharacteristically fragile. You tell others to take it easy on themselves, and now you need to do the same.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Use all of your senses to tune into your boss, clients and customers. You'll make an important discovery, and you could find a very profitable application for what you learn.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You'll receive praise, which is sometimes challenging for someone as modest as you. Regardless of how it feels initially, somewhere deep inside yourself you know that you are worthy of this, so smile and take it all in.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You want to be laid back and patient, but something inside you is pushing forward. It's as though you know you're supposed to be somewhere else and you can't wait to get there.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Plans are vulnerable to getting foiled by the smallest typo or miscommunication. Double-check times, dates and locations to make sure everyone is on the same page.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There is an exciting new interest in your life, and this is taking up more and more of your mental space. Let the excitement you feel spill into all areas of your life. You make the world better by following your bliss.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). When was the last time you made a decision based purely on your own needs and preferences? You're overdue for making a seemingly selfish choice, and you're not the only one who will benefit from this.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Not all of your friends are a good influence on you all of the time. Be aware of the subtle persuasions of others. Try to keep company strictly with those who make you feel good about yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The dating world is an extremely complicated place.

But you will be guided by natural instincts that make it easier to navigate, whether for yourself or for your loved ones.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You'll be at your best in casual situations. Avoid formality wherever possible. And if you must take part in a formal arrangement, learn the rules first and apply them well.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Choose carefully who you want to get to know, because this choice will send you on a journey. You'll make eye contact, and suddenly the ball is rolling.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (March 3). When it comes to your love life, your judgment will be consistently stellar. You'll make choices that bring you closer to the ones you want to be near. You'll participate in an exciting challenge in the next six weeks. There's a move or renovation in June. Family additions come in August. You have a special connection with Aquarius and Gemini people. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 25, 44, 10 and 15.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I'm a poet. I never show anyone my poems, though, because it's embarrassing. Also, whenever I think I might show someone, my heart starts to race, I start to sweat, and it's so uncomfortable that I know I can't do it. But how will I ever be successful as a poet if I can't show anyone what I've written? Also, I'm an Aquarius. I'm supposed to be outgoing, and that's not me at all. Why?"

Sigmund Freud wrote, "Everywhere I go, I find a poet has been there before me." Aquarius artists have a way of pulling from many disciplines and areas of study, including science and religion, to create their art. And because your inner world is so rich, originality is a strong suit for your sign. Your imagination constantly sparks with unusual associations as your keen intellect draws ideas from a wide variety of experiences. It's true that a friendly, outgoing personality is usually associated with Aquarius. Would you like to have greater social ease? Developing this aspect of your personality, though challenging, will lift the mental blocks that keep you from sharing your work with others. Investigate the concept of stage fright and social anxiety to get to the bottom of this obstacle.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: From "7th Heaven" to "The A-Team," Jessica Biel has gracefully grown up in the public eye. Pisces is the sign of old souls, and many Pisces actors begin their careers as children. Biel has Mercury and Venus in Aquarius, revealing strong philanthropic inclinations. In 2010, Biel climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro for the United Nations Foundation and was nominated for the Do Something Award.

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