Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

Scorpio has the emotional power to cut through the surface of things and effortlessly use what she finds to her advantage. But when she hides her emotions, that gift is blocked. Today, emotional honesty changes everything. With the cleansing power of honesty we can bend spoons … or move mountains.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You do right — not because there will be consequences if you don't, but because you love the confidence that comes from having nothing to hide, nothing to defend.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There is some planetary interference with the usual clarity you enjoy in your decision-making process. This leads you to look at your problem differently and make an even better choice.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). To be truly successful you have to be able to ignore that fearful little voice inside that says, "You can't do it." With enough practice you can shut it off entirely.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The teambuilding efforts you make now are not only fun, but are also preventive of future difficulties. A basis of solid morale is the oil in the engine that keeps friction from damaging the parts.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your planets illuminate the possibilities you didn't believe before. For instance, maybe you actually can work your regular job and become wealthy in your spare time.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 20). You are mentally strong and can even perform bits of magic as you apply your will. Merely wishing will make improbable situations materialize. The habits you establish in October can help to make you astoundingly healthy, rich or both. November's hard work is fantastic for finances. Family love grows through shared holiday times. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 30, 11, 4 and 17.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Sure, you still feel that your quest is unfinished by a long shot. But remember where you started out? Create your own private and sacred celebration to commemorate how far you've come.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You may be feeling somewhat depleted. You know you're supposed to pay yourself first, but are you actually doing it? A Pisces will remind you that you are deserving of this and so much more.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The bad news: Someone is in the way of you and what you want. The good news: Ditto. Being forced to collaborate brings about a highly creative solution.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov.

22-Dec. 21). You can be overly analytical, going over what you said and what "they" said again and again in your mind until you don't really remember it exactly. Relax. You can always do better next time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The story you're telling includes the highlights and none of the bad stuff. It's part of your conscious decision to remain positive. Life morphs to fit your optimism.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Sometimes teams wear a uniform, speak a common language and move like a machine. Your team does none of the above. The only thing team members seem to have in common is the goal — and that's enough.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You're perched on the high dive of life, ready to plunge into the depths. You can be sure that all the fun is in the water. Just ask fellow water signs, Cancer and Scorpio.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I'm a Virgo, born September 17, 1970. I'm having some difficulties with real estate. I've been renting a condo owned by a member of my family for way too much money. It was decided without my knowledge to put it on the market. I'm going to move into an apartment for the time being. Do you see me buying a house in the future — one that I'll be happy in?"

You (and all Virgos) will find December's meeting of Pluto and Jupiter helpful in facilitating nesting desires, especially for those Virgins who claim "home is where I hang my hat" — you know who you are. Yours sounds like a case of family behaving badly. Your family has a tendency to give you things — shelter, money, loans — with strings attached. Their good intentions end up costing you more in the end. With the moon and Saturn joined in security-loving Taurus in your chart, no place will be suitable unless it's yours exclusively. So yes, you will find your dream castle. The apartment you're moving into is temporary. Keep your eyes peeled for new beginnings in December, and by March 2008, you'll find yourself in new digs you really dig.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: "Sex and the City" siren Kim Cattrall is as fiercely feminine as the hot-blooded character she plays. Pluto joins her Leo sun, giving Kim incredibly magnetic willpower. When she wants what she wants, this woman is resilient and unstoppable. Even the strong ones need to bend for others, though — a real life lesson for Kim.

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