Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

If you are the type of person with little to no filter between when you think and what you say, extra caution is advised. Under this Mercury/Jupiter aspect, it's ever so easy to say the wrong thing. Many feet will be extracted from mouths. Make a concerted effort to see things from the point of view of the other person, because this will help.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). There's a happy oasis in your mind that hasn't been visited in a while and this is just the time to go there. It's probably a fantasy you have about a vacation or a prize you've wanted. Revel in the fantasy.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). What was once a burning desire is now more like a simmering obligation. What went wrong? Remind yourself why you wanted something. Get back in touch with the benefits. Decide whether this thing is still relevant to you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Set an example of integrity for those around you and they will follow you. Something went down that wasn't quite right, and you can get the whole group back on track by acting honestly and quickly.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Someone is judging you by what you have already accomplished, though you know that this is not the whole picture. You are capable of much more and you will prove it in the days to come.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). In some ways, you are in a tight spot, but not in every way. If you feel limited, it's only because you're focusing on your limits. Instead, look at all you can do. You'll start to believe and know that you are totally free.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (JUNE 11). You will make sacrifices for your group and therefore will share in a sweet victory. This month brings adventure. Family needs you in August. There's a career breakthrough in October. You'll be making excellent money through the winter, so be sure to save some. Treasured love letters come in January. Aquarius and Taurus adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 4, 33, 20 and 16.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You'll be putting in some hard work. The project you're dedicating yourself to is worth it and you will eventually get where you want to be. Put up reminders to keep you on track. Post-it notes on the wall will do!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). One problem with living within your limits is that it's deadly dull. The other problem is that it's very likely that you do not actually know what those limits really are. Stretch yourself until you're really uncomfortable.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). No need to be secretive and stay mum on those taboo topics like money and politics.

You benefit from asking questions and sharing opinions, as long as you're flawlessly tactful.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The issues that won't change your life are hardly worth discussing. You'll be around those who have special knowledge and their tips could make a huge difference, especially in the area of finance.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You need to see a display of your own power. Bend circumstances to your will, if only to prove that you can. Get back to believing in yourself. A Sagittarius can help you in this regard.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There are some things that you can't think through. You just have to get started. Action liberates a kind of profound intelligence that comes from your body. So let your hands do the thinking for you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You have an impulse to do something remarkable. Well, perhaps it won't seem like a big deal, but if you continue in this path and do the same act every day for the next three months, your life will change in amazing ways.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "Help! I'm a Virgo soccer mom on the birthday circuit. I'm pleased to say that my two children seem to have plenty of friends and are invited to a birthday party nearly every weekend. Unfortunately, I'm going broke over the whole thing, not to mention with this excessive number of birthdays, it's getting harder and harder to come up with original gift-giving ideas. Any advice?"

Virgos like to be extremely thoughtful and specific when it comes to gift giving. If you had the time to hand-make every present for every child, you would love to do it. But it's time to get reasonable. Let the perfectionist in you take a break while the practical, organizing side of your Virgo nature comes to the fore. It's all about thinking ahead and coming up with a plan — otherwise, you'll be in the toy store every week, which is time, (and budget) consuming. Anticipate the year's birthdays. Watch the newspaper for sales on popular items and buy in bulk. The same goes for your wrapping materials. Let your children add the "personal touch" part of the gift by making special birthday cards.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Elizabeth Hurley has shown the versatility that Gemini twins are famous for. She's played the devil, and she's played the angelic girlfriend. She's modeled for makeup and she's designed her own line of beachwear. She's a wife, mother and a bikini model, too! Geminis thrive on spontaneous fun. Just when you think you know what they'll do next, they are sure to surprise you.

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