Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

Happy Cinco de Mayo, a celebration of liberty. The moon shifts from detail-oriented Virgo to social Libra, perfect for today's festivities. Consider your personal battle for freedom over the years. Who and what has helped you to express yourself and choose your own way in life? Celebrate those people and resources now.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You're proud of a loved one and you revel in this person's success as though it were yours. Beware of vicarious pleasure today, though, because it could cause you to miss your own chance to shine.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Flee the routine. An afternoon diversion turns out to be just brilliant — exactly what you needed to break up a comfortable rut, open your mind and bring back your innate creativity.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Someone is projecting upon you the personality that they want you to have. They want to believe that you have powerful magic. You might believe that, too — the potential is definitely there.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your star is on the rise. Keep doing the same thing you've been doing. Avoid a person whose recent actions have been destructive. Affirm to yourself that it is safe for you to succeed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Relationships hit a bit of friction. There's probably a piece of history that's been bothering you, but you didn't want to bring it up until today. Air your feelings. Whatever happened in the past can be mended.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (MAY 5). You hone your skills this year and have great success both in work and play. A quiet person will have a profound influence on you this spring. Summer brings new friends and helpers. It's easy to get carried away with a project that comes along in June. You do something that makes a difference in people's lives. Pisces and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 20, 41, 17 and 3.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You are learning every day and you are changed by what you know. Seek equally curious, observant and studious company. You'll have a fascinating conversation tonight.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You like a tidy ending where everything wraps up and everyone is content. Such an idyllic situation might be difficult to maneuver for others, but not for you. You deliver what is needed to end a scene on the right note.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your time is stretched thin. A commitment you made is taking more energy and hours than expected. It's fine with you, though.

The job you volunteer for will net you more riches than the one you are paid to do.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Sometimes the truest story is the one that is hardest to believe. So extend the benefit of the doubt to those colorful characters you'll meet whose stories sound like they came right out of a soap opera!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Look at what you've already accomplished instead of looking at the huge list of unfinished tasks. You need to stay positive and not get overwhelmed. Take one thing at a time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your discontent with a work situation is extremely important to the ultimate success of a project. Speak up about what you think could be better. Eventually, your high expectation will improve everyone's work.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You haven't connected with one of your friends in a long while, perhaps due to a disagreement. The reason you've been distant was a good one for the time, but it may not hold up under today's reflection.

ASTROLOGY 101: WHAT IS AQUARIUS LIKE? Aquarians are tomorrow people. They are the voice of the future, fresh, youthful at any age and open to the possibilities. Ruled by Uranus, they are masters of change and when life takes a twist, this sign does not usually waste time worrying, complaining or explaining. Aquarius takes quickly to the new state of things and immediately starts finding a place, purpose and sense of equilibrium. Aquarius is quick-witted and is the sign of modern invention. Technical prowess usually goes hand in hand with this intelligent sign. They can work things and fix glitches and oftentimes won't even know what it is they did that was effective, their talent is so innate. Aquarians don't like to be too serious and are always up for a good laugh. They are noted for their casual friendliness and they often have extensive networks of acquaintances. Even in romantic relationships, they feel that the friendship comes first and must be the basis of deeper connection. This sign has a rich inner world, too, and enjoys spending quality time immersed in their own fantasies, dreams and imagination. Music is vital to their creativity and many Aquarians are gifted musicians.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Her voice has been called "magical." Grammy Award-winning British soul singer Adele was born under the sign that rules the throat and voice, Taurus. Many wonderfully gifted singers have Taurus energy featured prominently in their natal charts. This tenacious Taurus wrote her first record when she was 16 and gained legions of fans on the Internet before getting a record deal.

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