Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

The courier of the sky takes his message into the realm of Aries, and he will continue to report from there until May 15, 2011. Mercury in Aries favors efficient communication that gets right to the point. A childlike naivete guides our conversations, so when the concepts become too fancy or nuanced, the important part may be missed.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). There's something you'd like to confess. The admission is actually quite harmless, and yet it's the perfect thing to tell a friend. The honesty will bond you together.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Try not to rely too heavily on one idea of who you are. Strive to be well-rounded. Instead of following one mentor, branch out. And socialize with many different sets of friends, as well.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You'll encounter individuals who are not as verbally inclined as you are. It will be a challenge to get these types to open up and talk to you, but it will help you to know what they have to say, so the effort is worthwhile.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You'll be the leader today. You're not out to control anyone — you rule by getting the input of everyone involved. You invite discussion. But ultimately, it's you who makes the decision.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You love people, in theory. You'll come across individuals who challenge that theory today. You will benefit from making an extra effort to kindle a feeling of warmth for every single person you meet.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Even the smartest person can't know everything about every subject. You know what you know, and it shouldn't be a reason for pride or shame right now. Share what you know, and admit what you don't so that others can fill you in.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You've been so mentally taxed lately, and you need to blow off some steam. Get into activities that make you breathe and sweat. Physical exertion makes you stronger. It also impresses someone near to you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You can delve deeper into your subject of interest without much expenditure. You don't have to go to school to learn about it. There is enough information in magazines, in books and on the Internet to guide you along.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Because you are mature and worldly, you recognize that other people are going to feel differently than you do about things and wisely withhold some of your opinions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You have that "wow" factor today.

It's not so much about what you look like or what you say. It's your internal strength and confidence that allow you to forget yourself and get involved in the fascinating world around you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You have a right to be satisfied with your current level of education and stature — you've worked hard to get where you are. And yet you'll still be driven to better yourself through reading and conversation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There's a reason you gravitate toward those who are even-keeled and predictable: You're busy. You don't have time for drama or for having to spread your attention in unexpected ways.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (March 9). You'll be cherished in your circle, and your influence will grow. In April, you'll approach your love life as though you can't lose, and you'll win a million times over. Your ideas about how to improve your work environment will be implemented in July. You make a difference in your community in September. Virgo and Cancer people celebrate you. Your lucky numbers are: 2, 13, 39, 11 and 28.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I have a serious problem about love. I don't love the guys who love me, and the ones I love never love me back. That's a problem, right? It's not pleasant to spend hour upon hour aching for the one I love, a Capricorn who shall remain nameless. I know a Leo is thinking about me because he constantly sends me messages, but I don't want to answer them. I'm a Cancer. Why does it have to be so complicated?"

Because you're not yet ready for the mature relationship that will happen when you are, in fact, ready. This kind of "crush love" helps you get used to the intense emotions that come with the territory. Cancers like you are extremely sensitive, and when you fall for a person, you fall hard. You're also highly intuitive, and you sense when a person can return your affections. You're unconsciously finding the one who can't return your affections as a warm-up exercise for the real deal. When you find your mutually compatible mate, and you will, you'll be emotionally stronger. Take your time, and don't pine too much over this state of love unrequited. It's the stuff poetry is made of.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Pisces actress Sharon Stone was born under an intense and sensual Scorpio moon, indicating infinite magnetic appeal. Mercury in Pisces is an aspect that favors actors, lending a talent for morphing into various characters — even ones that are largely dissimilar to the personality of the actor. Venus in Aquarius shows Stone's giving spirit and philanthropic leanings.

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