Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

When the moon is in Cancer, she is at home. And just as humans tend to let down their guard in the comfort of their own abode, the moon seems to relax, flowing emotional waves freely through the atmosphere. You can still contain your feelings if you choose to, but at least recognize them as you do, agreeing to work through them at a later date.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You look fantastic — you have a healthy glow. The sun has done you a few favors, or maybe it's that flirty relationship that's given you a sassy confidence. You'll rake in the compliments.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). How in the world will you ever get back at the ones who have wronged you? Here's a radical idea, and hopefully it's not too cruel for you to consider: forgive and move on. Oh, how they'll hate it!

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You are a truth-teller and a seeker of truth, too. When you get into important social situations, your purpose remains the same, though your methods may be appropriately softer.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Be with the person who makes you feel peaceful. Keeping up your guard takes energy. When you no longer feel defensive, you can put your vital attention into something that brings you pleasure.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It's possible that you've gotten yourself into a situation that is way over your head. You really do hate to break the agreements you make, but there are those rare times when it's necessary. Renegotiate your commitment.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (JUNE 23). You are constantly changing and adapting to new circumstances — the winner's way. As you shed rigid beliefs and adopt a flexible attitude, your work becomes more relevant and popular. You'll make a big sale in August. November brings family closeness and the healing of old rifts. Romance warms up your winter. Scorpio and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 28, 1, 44, 53 and 11.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Sure, it's fun to think about the future. Although, it's not the healthiest way to use your time today. What you have going right now is precious. Avoid getting so caught up in planning and dreaming that you miss it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You may be able to get a debt reduced now based on the good deeds or good faith you've shown. Whether what you owe is financial, emotional or karmic, it's about to get a whole lot easier on you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You'll be overturning your own decisions.

It's not that they were bad choices. It's more likely that they were based on a limited amount of information and now you know so much more.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You do know how to set a mood. Of course, the first step is knowing the kind of feeling you want to generate. Give some thought as to how you want others to react to you and then weave your magic.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You're faced with a person who is hard to win over. The question is not how you can please this person, but whether it is even possible. The wisest move may be not to try at all. Please yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). One of the reasons you will commit yourself to a new pursuit is because you realize deep down inside yourself that it will be uncomfortable to do so. This discomfort is a requirement of human growth.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There will be cause for exclamation! Even favorable happenings can cause a bit of stress. You are safe in your assumption that, for better or worse, this turn of events contributes to your highest good.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "When my boyfriend, a Libra, and I first started dating, everything we did together was exciting. He could show me a new shirt he bought and I was thrilled. I was just happy to drive with him to the grocery store or anywhere. Being near him made me feel like I was the luckiest person on the earth. And I couldn't believe how much he seemed to like me. He wrote me notes. He bought me funny presents. We made out for hours. Then he went on a trip to Holland and when he came back, everything seemed different. He started to withdraw from me. And then one day he called to break it off. I'm devastated. I will never love another person like I loved him. I feel forever broken. Signed, Heartbroken Leo."

You're right. You won't love another person the way you loved him. But you're not "forever broken," just wiser. It's an innocent love you gave him and that innocence is lost now. Ouch. And though the pain will take time to heal, in the future, you will not be as likely to base your self-esteem on one guy's attention. You're the winner here; don't forget it.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: He's ever so charming as Dr. Chris Turk on the comedy-drama "Scrubs," and in real life, he's even more loveable. Not only was Donald Faison born into a family of actors, but he was also born under a tenderhearted Cancer sun with the moon and Mars in Leo. He's driven to connect with and entertain the people around him in a never-ending quest to promote good vibes.

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