Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

Ancient astrologers used solar eclipses to predict the rise and fall of leaders. Does it still bear out today? We are living in a mysterious, compelling time; turning points catapult us into our future. With today's new-moon solar eclipse in Virgo, previously buried concerns about productivity, agriculture, health care and work spring to light.

ARIES (March 21-April 19. You are so used to a certain excitement level that you don't know what to do with yourself when tranquility sets in. You find yourself striving when you could be content — focus on the joy of what's good in your day.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You're cool in any circumstance — a gift that the universe will put to the test. An entertaining emergency could arise in the form of unexpected and hungry guests.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Peers, subordinates and bosses offer challenges to your ego, and it requires special effort on your behalf to take the high road. But if you do, you are richly rewarded.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Today is an exercise in acceptance — of yourself, your partners and your current situation. Once you can do that, you are empowered to transform the scene to whatever you think will be ideal.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Do what you must to care for yourself on every level. You're getting to know how much you can ask of your loved ones and still be within the realm of good graces.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 11). You are more capable of handling your busy life than ever before. New systems snap into place, and a grand plan goes off like clockwork in lucrative October. Laughter and shared adventure build special bonds of love through December. Career leaps occur in May. Friends and business intersect in June. Pisces and Leo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 36, 20, 10 and 3.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It's an active day — expect surprises. Friends alternately envy and celebrate you. When you put your mind to it, you can deflect jealousy by encouraging the talents of others.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You are not one to ask, "What is this world coming to?" because you're too involved in shaping it. This afternoon, you'll be shaping it into something that brings you joy.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your life is only as beautiful as it is simple. That involves giving one thing away for every one thing you buy. Organizing — indeed, shelving and labeling — are involved in this story.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov.

22-Dec. 21). Bit by bit, you're putting it together. It's not the puzzle you thought it was. Piece by piece, this work of art you call your life is becoming a picture more grand than you ever thought possible.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You don't even know who is on your side until you dive into your project. There is nary a dull moment as the planets angle to connect you with your allies in mysterious ways.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). One foot in front of the other takes us "there," even if we don't know where "there" it is at the start. Since it's all about doing the appropriate work, the destination, for now, is irrelevant.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Loved ones may try to impose their rules on you, but it's only a matter of time before they realize it takes too much energy to control you. Besides, you're brilliant when others leave you to your thing.

ASTROLOGICAL TOPICS: Your Sun Sign and Your Health. What's the point of running around in a fall frazzle? The sun in Virgo reminds us that there are many paths to wellness. When you chalk up low energy and chronic health problems to "That's the way I am," you lose the awareness of your self. By reflecting on your character, you become a better, healthier version of you! AQUARIUS: The body electric. Oh, erratic one, your body is as electric as your mental energy. Your nervy spirit, the same one responsible for leaps of ingenuity, craves silent containment. Otherwise, you dissipate your genius energy, which the world needs. The thinker is not his thoughts. Meditation helps you separate your identity from worldly distractions, allowing you the space to observe your thoughts. PISCES: Mysterious ailments plague you until you dive into the mystery of you. When you allow your spectacular inner experiences to guide your day-to-day world, malaise is replaced with enchantment. No, you're not crazy — you need to swim with dolphins AND talk to angels. Do you know who your angels are? Flower essences soothe your emotions. Past-life regression answers secrets, and so does hypnosis.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Financial maven Maria Bartiromo knows good stock market — so well, in fact, that former musician Joey Ramone of The Ramones once wrote a song about her expertise. Virgos may have a reputation as bean counters, but with her head for numbers and business savvy, she helps us make a hill of them. As the provider of the zodiac, Virgo's harvest serves everyone's best interest.

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