Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

The moon in Taurus points to the furry, cuddly animal inside each of us, that loves being touched, cooed over, petted and fed. That animal nature that longs for creature comforts is probably connected to our primal needs for love, food and shelter — basic, yes, but not unsophisticated. There's real intelligence in our physical desires.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The best ideas dawn on you in the morning. Record them, or they get lost in the whirlwind that is the rest of the day. A stroke of luck happens at work — your version of a story is the one that gets heard by the boss. Phew!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You're emotionally independent. Because you don't base your feelings on how others react to you, others feel comfortable around you. You might even get a few followers. Take the responsibility seriously.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Whether or not you realize it, you're in the process of marketing your abilities. People take note of what you're up to and the approach you take to your work. Your action says it all.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Forgiving and forgetting are the same things now. If you say you've forgiven, but still hold the grievance against your loved one, you haven't gained the full benefit of forgiveness. Liberate yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You love being in love so much that you can forget to pay attention to what your loved one is saying or feeling. Tune in. The realities of the relationship bring authentic joy.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (June 12). You sense that you'll make a difference this year, and you're right. You don't even have to be involved in a grand effort or lofty project. Your simple acts of kindness and the warmth that emanates from you will change the world. What you do with Pisces and Virgo people yields impressive results. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 40, 30, 22 and 11.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Before you present your agenda, you wisely consider what's in it for the others. The sweeter you make their end, the more cooperation you'll receive, especially from Libra people.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Yours is an important role. You may feel drawn to environmental issues, political movements or practical ways of making a difference in the world.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You're having fun, not worried a lick about being accepted. You go into groups with the intention of laughing and having a good time, and that's exactly what happens.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov.

22-Dec. 21). You could fill a book with all the things that are going right. And in the next few days, you even handle the thing that isn't going so hot. Life is getting better and better.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You'll run into those who fake compassion to mask their codependency or martyr complex. Keep it light and breezy with these types. Move quickly on.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). If you think about it, you have a reason to celebrate. So hoot, holler and strut. Yes, you're being noticed! Dare to ask the crowd, "How do you like me now?"

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Work has a stale, been-there-done-that feeling. Take charge. Arrange to be visited. Someone from the outside will ignite your fire again. Tonight, family provides a twist in your plot.

ASTROLOGICAL TOPIC: Mercury in Cancer is slowing down to go retrograde on Friday. You can count on strange technological weirdness, long-lost friends and mail to resurface, and the general pace of life to slow down. How will you manage Mercury's retrograde through Cancer? ARIES: Get therapy. Really. You'd make huge progress healing family dynamics right now. Meet old wounds with understanding. Get your house in order. Re-establish contact with relatives. TAURUS: Back up your computer immediately. Scheduling will go awry, so reconfirm and double-check appointments. Keep your commitments, but don't put them in stone. Mail service is wacky. If your car is making a funny noise, get it checked. GEMINI: Balance your checkbook and keep an eye out for banking errors. Re-evaluate your finances, and come up with a new plan to implement in three weeks' time. Make no new major purchases — you might regret it later. CANCER: This is a special time of personal re-evaluation for you. Finish old projects. Don't start anything new, but if you must start a new job, things won't get rolling until after July 9. And it will be very different from what you expected. Come back for Leo through Scorpio!

CELEBRITY PROFILES: If imitation is the highest form of flattery, Boy George would know. He's one of the most widely imitated celebs, ever. While folks have copied him, his alter-identities (one electronica pseudonym was aptly named "the Twin") are downright copy-worthy. George's style is quintessentially Gemini — experimental. Add to the mix Venus, Mars and Uranus in colorful Leo, and a glamour queen is born!

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