Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

You may discover that you and your loved ones are even more intricately intertwined than you thought. The sun and Venus come together in Scorpio to provide an enlightening glimpse into relationships and an understanding of how profoundly people can influence one another without even trying. It all comes from who you are.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) You've been hard on yourself lately, and it's time to make amends. Any attention you lavish on yourself will be energy well spent. Continue caring for yourself by making time for enjoyable exercise.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You have technical expertise, and others need what you can do. Feel good about the fact that what you know and how you apply it are improving the lives and work of others.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It's fantastic to be confident, and yet if you're too confident, you won't be able to see the potential dangers and pitfalls that are around you. Keep your eyes open and your chin up.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The scenes of your life play out like a Broadway farce — when one person leaves, another walks in with a sight gag to rally the audience. You'll enjoy taking a spectator's position.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). An unpredictable kind of magnificent mayhem happens over the next 24 hours. You'll realize early on that resistance is futile. At the end of the day, you're another day wiser.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Someone is thinking of you! Of course, you'd prefer it if this person would stop thinking and actually do something to show the nature and degree of his or her affection.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You read people all the time and pick up on their energy. You take into account what they say and also what they don't say. Today you will be especially masterful in your study of human behavior.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It is impossible for you to slink into a room unnoticed. Your presence will be strongly felt. It's one more reason to budget your time wisely and avoid tardiness.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You don't need a reason to connect with others. You are compelled naturally to do so. You will bond with someone who is friendly, warm and sincere — in other words, with someone who is just like you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You know that you are truly worthy of the things you have, and ultimately, that is why you'll be able to hold on to your assets.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Consciously relax your body. Clenched fists and tight hands give the wrong signal to the world. Open your hands, and get ready to receive handshakes, hugs and money.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your mind speaks the language of imagery. Sometimes you unwittingly let it run amok, conjuring up unpleasant scenarios. But today your imaginings will be strictly wonderful and beautiful.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 28). This year moves you to an even deeper place of fulfillment. You will enjoy rich, rewarding communication with loved ones. You'll get a stronger sense of your talents in November. December brings travel. In January, you'll attain something you have long worked toward. February brings the perfect showcase. Aquarius and Taurus people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 30, 12, 4, 39 and 14.

ASTROLOGICAL INSIGHT: Why and How To Bring Virgo Energy into Your Life. Virgo, the sixth sign of the zodiac, is the sign associated with service and health. It's about habits that shape you. It's the sign associated with daily responsibilities, both paid and unpaid, and the work that is involved in just being you. Virgo energy is especially handy when you want to change a habit or make an improvement in your life. It's helpful during the entire process of making the change. Virgo energy guides the analysis, planning and execution of the new behavior. And most importantly, Virgo energy provides the impetus to repeat an action until it is an ingrained, natural and automatic response. Every person has Virgo energy represented somewhere in his or her astrological chart. Maybe it's a prominent energy, or maybe it's lying dormant. You can activate Virgo energy by deciding on the improvement you want to make and seeing yourself as a person who embodies this new behavior. Then repeat the new habit daily. Repetition is the key. As you put your new behavior into practice, the Virgo energy of self-discipline and a healthful, helpful mindset will begin to flow through your life and sustain you.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Julia Roberts is arguably the most popular and sought-after actress on the planet. Her mega-watt smile and enormous likeability factor has kept her perpetually on top. An intuitive Scorpio, Roberts has her sun, Mercury and Neptune in the deeply mysterious sign of the scorpion. She also has five luminaries in wholesome, hardworking, earthy Virgo — a lovely contrast of astral energies.

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