Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

The Leo moon encourages playful exuberance. The reason most people don't play enough is out of a fear of doing it wrong or looking foolish. Have you ever paused a DVD to observe the funny looks that cross the faces of those in the picture? Life is a series of awkward moments that, when blurred together, create something presentable.

ARIES (March 21-April 19. Pepper your self-expression with flair. A gesture here or an exclamation mark there — wild gesticulations (all nice, of course) leave a far more colorful impression than polite conversation.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It'd be a shame to miss the chance to explore because you lost your nerve. Instead of questioning whether you can do it, consider what would happen if you don't.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Cluelessness happens. You have the right and the privilege to bump into the walls of self-discovery without adhering to any one path. Hold off on defining yourself just yet.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Be nonsensical. Fill your head with irrelevant but pretty thoughts. Make up new words for the nuanced and previously unnamed emotions of the world. Make mystery your religion and receptivity your prayer.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Admiration is a powerful motivator. But whether your girlfriend's new look inspires you or a personal trainer's physique pulls you to the gym, you're the one who ultimately does the work.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (May 22). You're coming out bigger and bolder than ever before. Shine your special star, and you find yourself surrounded by fans. A creative endeavor involving children gathers steam all summer, culminating in August. Soothe financial worries by opening a savings account in October. Love finds you in November. Capricorn and Aquarius people delight. Your lucky numbers are: 27, 7, 32, 29 and 4.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You don't need to worry about how you're being perceived. Stay on path. You need only focus on putting one foot in front of the other and following the obvious signs.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You're holding everyone accountable to your fairness tabulator. Divvying up tasks may feel fair to you, but it destroys feelings of camaraderie in the team. Love doesn't keep score.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Unless it concerns you, most of the time, keeping other people's mistakes and secrets to yourself is the best policy.

Rarely is exposing someone worth the repercussions, and that is certainly true now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You're focused on making connections. Brush up on your small talk. You just might chitchat your way into someone's heart. Give your office crush something you know they'd love.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Working overtime may win you the Most Virtuous award, but they won't remember it next week. Lead with your creativity as you bump your work up to a whole new level of uniqueness.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Distinguish yourself from the pack by making a distinctive statement. Lavish your personality on your home; hang your artwork at the office. Create a world that reflects you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Contrary to popular opinion, you CAN have your cake and eat it, too. How? By not eating the entire cake in one sitting. Likewise, there's a way to give in to your cravings and temptations while handling them responsibly.

ASTROLOGICAL TOPIC: Travel & Astrology — Gemini sun energy suggests it's time to plan your Vay-cay! How to guarantee the right travel spot is right for you? By visiting local and international travel destinations that share your sun sign! GEMINI: A place that might challenge anyone else's nervous system relaxes a Gemini. Even on a break, you want to be in the center of things with plenty of options. That's why you'll appreciate the Gemini city of London. There's so much to do and see that cramming it into a long weekend makes it twice as nice. The city is divided into tons of little districts, each distinct in character. And the Tube gets you everywhere quickly. Local Gemini city: New York. CANCER: You leave home to find yourself. It's a matter of leaving stressors and family demands behind. Make time for you in the laidback Cancer city of Santa Fe, N.M. The bohemian, artistic vibe stimulates your imagination and creativity. The perfect summer weather, not too hot or cold, frees you up to wander the beautiful desert by the light of the moon. International Cancer city: Venice, Italy. Come back for Leo and Virgo travel spots!

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Was singer/songwriter Morrissey fated to become the erstwhile sound of a melancholy Generation X? When the planet of fate, Pluto, touches the sun (the personal will), the ego has signed up for a mission far bigger than its own. Morrissey's lyrics are witty, scathing and morbid. They also reflect the pain and beauty of being an outsider in a world that often doesn't deliver what it promises.

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