Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

Because you are who you are, your life unfolds as it does. As the moon drifts from Aquarius to Pisces, it won't be so easy for you to predict what's next. The minute you define yourself, you will change into something other than that. Capturing your essence is impossible. Pictures only tell part of the story, and words prove even more inefficient.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You've just reached the top of a mountain, only to find several more ranges to cross. Don't lose heart: Doing it once proves you can do it again. Keep your goal in mind.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Going into a new job or project is both exciting and scary. No matter how much forethought you give it, you can't know for sure what you're getting into. Trust yourself to prevail, and you will.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Taoist philosopher Lao Tzu said, "The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." Right now, said journey feels more like 50 thousand miles. And still the work is the same: one step at a time.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Someone who used to annoy you has somehow become your friend. This person has not changed. It's just that some people don't make the best first impressions. You were smart to give this person another chance.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You are buzzing with anticipation. Even though there's no strong reason to expect that something good is about to happen, you believe your ship is about to come in. And your intuition is right, as usual.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). All the people you meet today are secretly cheering you on: friends, family and even the barista who made your coffee. Everyone is rooting for you, because when you win, they win.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Maybe you could have chosen another path, but the one you picked brought you here, which is exactly where you need to be. In the long view, the universe makes no mistakes.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Expect some sentimental reminiscing. Maybe you're thinking about the good times in the past due to a discomfort in the present. Or maybe you have had so many good times that they merit revisiting.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Like tastefully arranged furniture in a handsome room, your daily activities are both worthy unto themselves and contributions to the overall harmony of the day. An afternoon disruption needn't upset your routine.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You need a vacation, but you're not sure you can afford it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Others run from responsibility, and you run toward it. Work is an essential part of who you are. It interests you. You need it as much as you need play or rest. And you'll do a fantastic job.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You have deep wells of creativity and ingenuity and believe that others do, too. You'll find these innovators when you seek an atmosphere of support and encouragement, where everyone is safe to express themselves.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (June 30). You become increasingly consistent with your actions. People trust you, and you trust yourself. Your confidence attracts a new client, boss or fan base over the next six weeks. July is the most romantic month. Finances take a turn for the better in August. Travel is inexpensive and adventurous in September and December. Scorpio and Pisces people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 12, 49, 19 and 2.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "Does Pluto, the non-planet, have a place in Tarot?"

Pluto may be tiny, but he's mighty. He holds a very powerful place in a deck of Tarot cards — the next-to-last card of the major arcana, Judgment. This is the card of resurrection and is reminiscent of the myth of the phoenix, the firebird that rises from its own ashes to be reborn. Pluto is the planet of transformation, and that's exactly what the Judgment card represents. The person who draws Judgment from the deck is undergoing a major life transition and is in the process of moving to a higher evolutionary state of being. They've been through the fire, so to speak, and they've risen above it to become a stronger, more spiritual person. Likewise, Pluto's location in your astrological birth chart indicates the area in your life that is ripe for change and promises great personal growth. Do not make this transition any harder on yourself by resisting this necessary change! One way to know whether you're resisting is if you pick a reversed (upside down) Judgment card from the Tarot deck. Remember: Change is good.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Could Pamela Anderson have a future as a healer? With her sun and Mercury in Cancer, this model, actress, activist and author may be inexplicably drawn to the healing arts later in her life. Perhaps she'll follow in the footsteps of another blonde bombshell, Suzanne Somers, who has been a spokesperson for fitness equipment and has also written a helpful health book for women.

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