Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

The full moon in Leo will pull passionate feelings right up to the surface. The influence of Leo is magnification. The lion is large and loud and won't be ignored. People will be prone to exaggeration and perhaps even lies. But it's all in the name of good storytelling. Under this sky, if you're boring, you lose.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). It feels like you're working harder than other people around you, but there's a good reason for it. You see more opportunity in the current situation than do others.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You notice that you have the power to control and direct others, and you don't take this responsibility lightly. Dwell on the end result you are trying to achieve, and go toward it. The others will follow.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You'll be busy making plans, and sometimes it seems like that's the part that is the most fun. But try not to get so involved in the future that you forget to smile during today's action.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your connection to certain family members is bittersweet. Take heart in the knowledge that yours is not the only imperfect family. Family dynamics are complicated across the board.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). In the past, you've sometimes frittered your finances away. Now you'll make an effort to save the money you get because you realize that you really could do something big with it in the future.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You will achieve prominence in a certain community. This could be a social club, a party affiliation or an online community. However it shows up, enjoy the attention.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You'll hear yourself saying words that are different from what you really want to project. Stop yourself from this kind of duplicity. Get your message straight, and align yourself behind it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your private opinion of yourself is far more critical than anyone else's could ever be. Lighten up. Be nice to yourself. You've done a good job in many respects. Pat yourself on the back.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You use the power of attraction to gain a following. You'll apply your imagination to the task of creating a magical experience through which you can lead others.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You know what is expected of you, but you expect even more of yourself. Even if others praise your efforts, you will not be happy unless you deliver to your standards.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). People may not acknowledge you to the degree they should. But if you look at their actions with keen insight, you will notice that they are acknowledging you through their attention.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). When someone crosses your mind, you'll reach out. This builds your bond with this person and also builds your connection to the moment. Bonus: As you act on your instincts, they get stronger.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 16). You believe in a better life for all, not just for you. Because you're willing to work for this reality, you create it. You'll be embraced in new arenas in March. Friends introduce you to a financial opportunity in April. You'll help your family in May. June and July bring home projects and spectacular leisure activities. Virgo and Libra people will honor you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 22, 15, 49 and 31.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "How do you think a Scorpio woman could attract the attention of a Sagittarius guy? Actually, we went on one date a year ago, and I guess it didn't go so well, because he didn't call back. I've been thinking of him ever since. I don't know what I did wrong, and it shook my confidence a little. But I feel like I could still win him over if I could only have another chance. He's everything I want in a husband. He's funny, sophisticated, handsome and well-off. I can't let this one slip away. Help me, Holiday!"

Sagittarius men are passionate and worldly, and some of them attract women effortlessly — a Sagittarius can charm women by simply walking by. Your best bet with this man is not to come on too strong. They like the pursuit. Also, this sign is always wanting what someone else has. You need to "accidentally" run into him somewhere, and you must be looking and feeling fantastic while having a wonderful time with another guy who appears to be really into you. This will automatically capture the interest of your Sagittarius. Once you have his attention, flirt, play it cool and don't push.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: "Sliders" star Jerry O'Connell is a Hollywood veteran, though he's only 36! He did commercials in his first decade of life and starred in the Rob Reiner classic film "Stand By Me" at the age of 11. O'Connell's sun and Jupiter are in the friendly, social-minded sign of Aquarius. Mercury is in intuitive Pisces, indicating a high degree of imagination and suggesting that O'Connell is an old soul.

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