Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

Venus is the planet that governs all things romantic and beautiful, including the people, places and things that arouse our ardent emotional attachment. Yesterday, this cosmic vixen slipped into her most seductive mode — leaving the congenial affection of Libra for Scorpio's passionate persuasion. Things are about to get steamy.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). At times, it seems you would rather be doing almost anything in the world other than the work that is right in front of you. But when you really consider your options, this notion isn't so true.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Don't trust your reviews. The French philosopher Voltaire once reviewed William Shakespeare's "Hamlet," calling it "the fruit of the imagination of a drunken savage." Even smart people make mistakes.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Dreams will bring you presents. You will have a sense of how to apply them right away. However, you will need to focus and go deeper in order to actually move into action mode. Write in your journal.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Angels are around you. But how do you tell the difference between a true angel and someone who is just being what you want them to be in order to win your favor and trust? It's easy. The true angel won't ask for money.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You are the definition of steadfast. In order to really get what this means, it might help to check out this other definition of steadfast in Collins English Dictionary: "unwavering or determined in purpose, loyalty, etc."

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You'll witness a social scene bubbling up. This might be a revolution or a counterculture movement. Or it could just be a colorful and weird bit of chaos that the universe has stirred up purely for your enjoyment.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your self-esteem has taken enough knocks lately. Do something to protect it! Better yet, find a way to bolster yourself. Get a compliment, even if you have to give one to yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Have you ever tried to save a bug and wound up killing it instead? Sometimes it's better not to interfere with the natural progress of things. Go gingerly into other people's business.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You'll be aware of the passing sands of time through the hourglass. There is only one way to grow old gracefully, and it has nothing to do with surgery or vitamins. Give love freely, openly and often.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You will best accomplish your aims in a small group of three to five people. You'll have the opportunity to share the top priorities of your wish list with everyone in detail.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). What you want to do isn't difficult, but it is time consuming. The hardest part will be committing the hours and keeping your strength and motivation up until the job is done. A coach will help you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Not everyone is able to welcome prosperity. You have a clear conscience, and you've also known what it's like to go without. For these reasons, you are ready for wealth and it is coming your way.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 9). You'll excel in a competitive environment through September. October brings a new responsibility and a matching paycheck. You'll be inspired to show your affection in a big way in December. There will be a financial development that allows you to have terrific fun in March. The social swing is a blast this June. Taurus and Leo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 22, 19, 40 and 16.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I'm a Virgo, and my boss is a Capricorn. I don't think I'm getting the respect I deserve at work. Every time I do a pitch for my boss, she vetoes my idea. I work really hard to flesh out every aspect of the project. Along with my other duties, I sometimes spend weeks putting together presentations, and she has yet to say yes to any of my proposals. If I don't get something passed pretty soon, I'm afraid I'll be fired. I need to prove my worth. I'm very creative, and I know that I can come up with business solutions that are workable if she'll only give me a chance to go further with one of my projects. What do I do?"

Virgos like you are extremely comprehensive when it comes to making a pitch. Since you are so adept at pulling together all of the details, you might have a tendency to be more detailed than is good for you. Instead of fleshing everything out, work in broad strokes. Instead of a photograph, sketch it out. Leave room for your Capricorn boss to give input and shape to your plans. She will start to take ownership of them, and only then will she say yes.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Virgo actor and film producer Adam Sandler mixes family films such as "Bedtime Stories" into his repertoire now that he's a father himself. This proud pop has also donated millions to charities such as the Boys and Girls Club. Sandler's natal moon and Jupiter in sensitive Cancer indicates a talent for healing, which Sandler accomplishes through comedy, as well as his charitable impulses.

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