Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

The astrological term "void-of-course" refers to the time between the moon's last aspect in one sign and its entrance into the next sign. The Aquarius moon will be void-of-course for much of the day, giving a sleepy feel to the atmosphere. People want to help, but might be unaware of how or slow on the uptake. Energy drinks sell like, well, energy drinks.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You'll be in a mischievous mood, and you'll have an audience egging you on. This question may cross your mind: Is the world ready for your kind of fun?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The messenger is always in a precarious position. When the news is bad, he gets blamed. And when it's good, he gets hounded for more. Do yourself a favor and avoid being the messenger today.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Tell people how to handle you. You're a star because of the thing you're very good at. Let the others know that you want to focus there, because you won't be in the mood to take on anything else.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You'll be an asset to your group in hectic times. When you need to, you can tap into that relaxed, laissez-faire part of your personality. The more excited things get the calmer you become.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You may become genuinely mad about something, but be careful not to lose your composure publicly. Blow off steam in private. Your anger will die down almost as fast as it comes up, and all will be quickly forgotten.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). If you keep up the optimism over the next three days, things will start to go very well for you. You'll pull off a few miracles in a row. Not only will you succeed magnificently, but you'll help those around you to succeed, too.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You know how to tell the truth in a way that is fair and constructive for all involved. Your honesty earns you a place of respect in the hearts, minds and actions of your peers.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You'll be presenting yourself to people who are distracted, to say the least. Assume that you must capture their attention before you impart anything important.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Simplicity is an ideal that is usually much more difficult to attain than it looks. Your ability to sense what matters and stay on track will be in high demand. You'll make other people's lives easier.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.

19). Anyone can describe a problem. You take it two steps further, proposing a solution and gaining the cooperation of anyone connected to that solution. It's why you'll be paid and paid well.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your methods, though not exactly madcap, are somewhat contrary to the conventional approach. This is what earns you fans and friends today, so go with those offbeat instincts.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Though you're all for working smart instead of hard, sometimes there's just no getting around it. Roll up your sleeves and prepare to get dirty. Today, the smart work and hard work will be one and the same.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (April 26). Exercise improves your life — start a new regime. In the next five weeks, a special relationship thrives. June and July will focus on balancing work and pleasure. You'll find more effective ways of supporting your hobbies and leisure time. Finances improve with higher education. Virgo and Pisces people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 35, 21, 25, 39 and 15.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I'm a landscaper by trade and have worked hard all of my life. My family owns several acres of orange groves on the Florida coast. My brothers and I have inherited some of the land, and my younger brother wants to sell his part of it and live in style. My wife wants me to do the same, but it just doesn't feel right to me. This land has been in our family for generations. I would like to have something to pass down to my children, if I ever have them. You should know that my wife is 43 and doesn't want children. This has always been a problem between us. Should I sell the land or keep it? My birthday is May 14, 1965, and I was born at 1 p.m. EST in Key West, Fla."

The fifth house of your astrological chart speaks to your creative talents and powers of imagination. It also has to do with children. You do not have planets in the fifth house, which indicates that this part of your destiny is unwritten — it is completely up to you. With Pisces in the fifth house, you are susceptible to romantic persuasion. Hold on to your land and all that you feel strongly about.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Barbra Streisand will soon team up with Seth Rogen in a comedy about an inventor and his mother. The exquisitely talented Taurus diva, with four luminaries in the sign of the voice, has a remarkable range. She can be hilarious or heart wrenching, fun or seriously philanthropic, as she is in her fundraising foundation that supports causes like nuclear disarmament and women's issues.

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