Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

The Capricorn moon guides our diligent efforts early in the day. Important parts of the plan are sorted out and key steps forward will be made. Then the lunar influence changes and the energy of Aquarius takes over with a few fresh ideas. Perhaps there is a technological component that will help you bring a project through the finish line.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). No one wants to hear complaining, least of all you. That's why you'll limit the time you spend with the chronically unhappy to somewhere around zero minutes. Take a walk in the sunshine instead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Someone you love is on the move. Your relationship will thrive if you remain flexible. The bond you form with this person must be made out of elastic emotion, stretchy enough to reach the ends of the earth.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). If you have felt inadequate in the past, you may now realize that it was not your fault you didn't do better in a certain situation. You had no example to follow. Now you do, and you will be led to the possibilities of the world.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Frustration stems from expecting things to happen in a certain time frame that is clearly not the one the rest of the world abides by. The frustration will go away in the magical moment when you drop your expectation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You have been needlessly fighting your way through a problem. This doesn't have to be a struggle. Get out and take a walk to clear your head. Your fresh attitude will allow for a speedy resolution.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (MAY 14). You desire to have a greater command over your environment and will be impressed at how quickly you rise in power. You define new rules this month and stick to them. Others respect your boundaries. A mentor teaches you to make more money in July. A heartfelt connection culminates in a wonderful August event. Cancer and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 45, 25, 1, 3 and 18.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). While trying to make a difference in the world at large, don't overlook the small daily measures of goodness you might contribute. These add up and indeed may inspire a bigger change than would the grand effort of your imagining.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). This is not an auspicious time to lend anyone your personal property. If you feel inclined to share, give it away. If you want it back, don't let it go in the first place. Hold on to what's yours.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your relationships fall into a clear category.

True love has a quality of acceptance and levity. If it's heavy, it's probably a codependent attraction. Avoid anyone who uses silent, negative tension to manipulate you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There is a friendly person around you who is slowly striving to move the direction to a new place. If you are receptive, you are headed for a closer friendship, a romance or business relationship with this person.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Make plans to visit friends. This may require travel, and if so, it will all go smoothly and be well worth the cost. It is especially important to connect with a fire sign — that's Aries, Leo or Sagittarius.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Center yourself before you enter the social arena. You are vulnerable to being caught up in the moment by a theatrical personality. Stay grounded in what you want and don't make uncomfortable concessions for others.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You're changing and so is the person you adore. Check in for another "get to know you" session. This is necessary even if — especially if — you've been together for decades.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I'm a Leo and I work as an entertainer at a theme park. I fell for one of my co-workers, a Libra, much older than me. I really enjoyed his company, but wanted to keep things casual. We had some fun dates. Then one day at work he started talking about how he has fallen totally for someone and how his heart is aching for that person. I really thought it was me and was pleasantly surprised. Finally he told me the person's name and, well, it wasn't me. I couldn't help myself. I started crying. Then I wrote him love notes and a love song. One day I yelled at him and had a tantrum. I made him cry. Oh, I am so embarrassed now. Furthermore, I am horrified at my own weakness. Why did I lose control like this and is there any chance of getting him back?"

Proud Leo, you lost control because you made the mistake of thinking that you had control. You are the sign of the heart, and ironically, you sometimes need to get your heart broken in order to know real love. Anyway, the lesson you learned here about not assuming you're the center of the other person's world is a valuable one.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Academy Award-winner Cate Blanchett has played an elf queen and the Queen of England, but in real life she's a down-to-earth Taurus with her sun and Saturn in the steady sign of the bull. Her natal chart indicates that it's through sheer determination and a solid work ethic that she balances her various roles in life, which include wife, mother of three, busy actress, director and producer.

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