Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

Mars, the planet of pursuit, aggression and passion, leaves the emotional realm of Scorpio for the fiery sign of Sagittarius. This passage is a signal for action. And if you must break out of your comfort zone to chase a difficult goal, all the better. Travel is indicated, too. Leap into new arenas, and tour different schools of thought.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The bustle is overwhelming. Traffic, noise, people's requests and demands of you — it all gets to be too much. Quiet your mind and slow down, and you'll be able to handle everything, one moment at a time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You'd prefer that a certain person watch and listen to you with rapt interest. Sometimes you wonder why you need the attention. You're not wrong for wanting to be noticed — everyone wants this.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Perseverance is necessary. One thing that helps you to persevere is not putting too much emphasis on anything that goes a little wonky along the way. Look at what's working, and keep on going.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Listen to the voice of experience, all the while knowing that it reflects the way things used to work. Things happen differently now. You will respect the old ways and move them into the future.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Regardless of your age, there is no sense in trying to grow up too fast. Today you'll have the wonderful and rare opportunity to revel for a while in your own safe bubble of wholesome innocence.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Forgive yourself for the mistakes you've made, big and small. This is a day for starting over. Besides, you've also done quite a lot of things right, and your intentions were always good.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You need more personal space than usual. You want people to know that you still like and accept them, though. So you'll throw your kisses from a distance and leave messages on machines.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You express yourself in mysterious and subtle ways, and you don't even mind when nobody "gets" it. However, you must admit that when someone does "get" what you're doing, it gives you a thrill.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your loyalties are clear. Your feet are firmly planted in the home, family and country you claim. However, your eyes and mind are open to everything the world has to offer.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). If the morning is a little dull, the day gets better.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You'll give your undivided attention to whatever endeavor you take on, which gives you an edge. It's so easy for you that you wonder why everyone is not so focused. This kind of focus is actually rare these days.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Formalities take a lot of energy, and today you'd rather expend yours on something else. You're likely to dress casually, speak directly and cut out a lot of the extras. However, do not skimp on good manners.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 27). You realize that without risk, there is no reward, and you're willing to invest your energy generously. You'll be attracted to high-stakes games. Use common sense, and everything turns out brilliantly. A love connection opens doors for you in November. You'll be awarded in December. There's a windfall in April. Pisces and Aries people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 27, 11, 30 and 4.

ASTROLOGICAL INSIGHT: Why and How To Bring Leo Energy into Your Life. Leo, the fifth sign of the zodiac, is the sign associated with creativity and playfulness. There isn't a single area of life that can't be helped by creativity. With imagination, even the most mundane, routine and by-the-book task can become an art form. Leo energy is about exuberance, excitement and showmanship. You need it in a job interview and on a first date. You need it when you're asked to give a speech or a toast. You need it when your life is just not fun anymore. Every person has Leo energy represented somewhere in his or her astrological chart. Maybe it's a prominent energy, or maybe it's lying dormant, just waiting to be activated. You can bring Leo energy forward by making fun a priority and also by using your imagination. When was the last time you pretended to be someone else? Trying on a different personality or point of view is not only enjoyable; it is a way of growing into the people we want to be. You can awaken the Leo in you by being daring, dressing up and acting as though you are the star of your own show — you are!

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Her father has been called the Godfather of Heavy Metal, the Wizard of Ozz and the Prince of Darkness. That makes Kelly Osbourne the highest order of rock royalty. With her sun, Mercury, Venus and Pluto all in Scorpio, she melds well with the gothic elements of her lineage. Osbourne's new year will be a busy one, including lots of fashion design work, as well as a featured film role.

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