Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

The sun is in Gemini, the moon in Pisces — both signs that fall under the modality called "mutable signs." Adaptability is a featured quality now, and those who can move easily between states of mind and mood will be best suited to the events of the day. If you're not feeling "good to go," then sit back and watch events unfold. You'll learn a lot.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The best leaders understand that leadership is a humbling position. To adopt a vision that is right for everyone in your group, you have to really listen well to the others. You'll do a stellar job of this.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You'll be in a curious, experimental mood, and you'll lead with your sense of fun and adventure. Because of this, you will land in a magical state of mind, and others will live in your magic, as well.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It's a lucky day for retail therapy because you'll accurately estimate what you need. You'll get a lot of use out of what you purchase today, and you'll get the best price, too.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You never want to be a nag. That's why you'll search for the most enticing and imaginative way to keep someone thinking about the benefits of doing what you want them to do.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Some friends need more patience and compassion than others. Being a good pal sometimes means having to overlook thoughtless comments, especially when they were clearly not intended to harm.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You love to nurture others and witness their development. You will experience one of your favorite kind of moments today — the one where you see the lights come on because a person finally understands.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). As the sign of the scales, you balance opposing qualities in a way that makes others marvel. For instance, today you are simultaneously confident and modest, powerful and empowering.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It's easy for you to get attention when you want it. But you're not always sure what to do with it once you have it. Get back in touch with your purpose. Remember what you want. Then you'll make the attention you get count.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You want to know what motivates people, and you also want to know how they do what they do. Your curiosity will make others feel important, and they will want to share openly with you.

CAPRICORN (Dec.

22-Jan. 19). Levity and mischief are in order. Refuse to be too serious, and for a while, it will seem as though you live outside the fixed rules and structures of ordinary existence.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You've had some luck with the game you've been playing. Your winnings satisfied you for a time, but that time is over. Now you want to raise the stakes again to make things interesting.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You may not be in charge, but you are in the know about what's going on with your people, and this gives you a certain influence. You believe in yourself, and others believe in you, too.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (May 25). Education is your ticket to success, and you'll quickly learn what you need to know. June features the loving words you long to hear. You'll attract money in July. Resist using it to establish your status. Remain conservative and low key, and you'll be financially comfortable. You'll be offered a prime opportunity in September. Leo and Scorpio people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 26, 43, 9, 45 and 28.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "Where is Mercury now, and what does that mean?"

The smallest planet and the closest planet to the sun, Mercury's year is 88 Earth days. And though its orbit is zippy, Mercury rotates very slowly. A day on Mercury (the interval between one sunrise to the next) is the same as nearly 59 days on Earth. This funny little planet has seemed to play tricks on mankind from the start. He has been difficult to study because of his proximity to the sun. And when the Romans did detect him, because he showed up in different parts of the year at different times of the day, they believed Mercury to be two separate entities. This planet's mischievous reputation is perpetual, and is especially prominent during Mercury retrograde cycles, which last about three weeks and happen three to four times a year. Right now, Mercury is in Taurus. The sign of the bull has a taming effect on this huckster of a planet. Concentration is high, and conservative efforts are favored. Down-to-earth daily activities that are centered on a solid work ethic will bring success. Take baby steps, and keep the long-term goal in mind.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: It's not unusual for Gemini natives to identify strongly with more than one part of their personality. Born while the sun was in the sign of the twins, Anne Heche has confessed to conjuring up an alter ego named "Celestia." Heche was born when the sun and witty Mercury were both in Gemini. Her Virgo moon and Jupiter balance the equation with a strong work ethic.

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