Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

In the days when slate was used as a writing surface and chalk was an instrument to record the score of a game, the names of ill-mannered students or the dollar amount owed by debtors, wiping the slate was not only a function of cleanliness but of forgiveness. Today's new moon in Gemini and solar eclipse serve a similar function.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Once upon a time, you may have fantasized about finding the prince or princess of your dreams. But now you have some very practical and realistic goals for your love life, and you are rapidly approaching them.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Mingling with new people, you'll find you immediately click with some — with others, not at all. So stick where you feel the magic. That's where you'll feel free to express the diverse facets of your talent.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). A distracting influence may actually do you a favor. Some will find it difficult to get back to work after the disruption, but you'll find the break in order to be creatively invigorating.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). When your emotional needs are met, you feel physically strong and able. The affection and attention of a loved one will have a positive effect on your health.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You used to think there was no such thing as "too nice." Now you understand that a certain person will keep pushing and asking until you have nothing more to give. It's only healthy to hold some back for yourself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You don't have to be the best in order to win the vote that counts. You will be chosen because you're a terrific fit, not because you're the most experienced and qualified. You know how to be a good partner.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Find creative inspiration. It is not an indulgence so much as a way for you to save the world. Indeed, the evolution of man depends on the dreams of healthy minds.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You'll rehearse certain things that others wouldn't take the time to practice. That's because you see the value in presenting yourself in a smooth, cool manner. One advantage is that people will immediately trust you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You can relax in the knowledge that no one will rate your performance unless you specifically ask for such an evaluation. Feel free to do things the way you want to do them.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). In the past, you've said "yes" when you wanted to say "no." You've since learned your lesson.

You will get the chance to prove it today, as you make the choice that's right for you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You have a special gift for dealing with eccentric people. You have ways of maneuvering their tricky personality traits, understanding what they really mean and accepting them for who they are.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your body has an intelligence you can trust. Pay attention to physical signals. If you're not sure what they mean, pose the question to your body and see if an answer pops to mind.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (June 1). It is a year of increased personal power. An important accomplishment you make by the end of September will illustrate the point. Between now and then, you will focus your efforts and keep from procrastinating. A key purchase in October will make your work easier. Love and laughter fill your house in the new year. Libra and Scorpio people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 50, 15, 33 and 17.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: Where is the planet Uranus now, and what does that mean?

If you ever find that you have 42 or so Earth years to burn, here's an interesting way to spend them. Go to the North Pole of Uranus and watch the sun rise and dance around in the sky for 42 years. When the sun finally sets, unless you brought a long-lasting flashlight, you may as well leave the planet because you're in for 42 Earth years of darkness before the next Uranian sunrise.

Uranus spends about seven years transiting each sign of the zodiac, so its effect is considered more generational than personal. In astrology, Uranus is the planet of revolution. It is a freedom cry and a rock 'n' roll rebellion. It's the planet of surprise and uproar and innovation. It's also the planet that rules science and technology. Uranus entered Aries on March 11 of this year and will transit this part of the sky until May 15, 2018. It's a highly energetic, if not radical, placement for the already rowdy planetary influence, indicating rapid changes and breakthroughs for mankind. Advances from medicine to social media to weaponry will continue to shape the new decade in surprising ways.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Model, actress, designer and producer Heidi Klum is also the host of the Lifetime television series "Seriously Funny Kids." This mother of four famously enjoys her family life and publicly praises her husband, Seal, for his parental excellence. Klum's natal chart is dominated by the fun and intelligent energy of the twins. Her natal sun, moon, Mercury, Venus and Saturn are all in Gemini.

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