Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

The Leo moon is a master showman, coloring the world in greasepaint and sprinkling it with sequins. Reality will be stretched, disbelief suspended — that's entertainment! Whether you sit back and watch the scenes unfold or become an active part of the drama, keep your sense of humor and you're sure to have a good time.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your social awareness will be tested. There's a fine line between what's funny and what's just sad. Be compassionate and careful in your reaction to other people's stories.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You do the right thing. Your high sense of morality makes it painful for you to do anything but the right thing. And you'll feel even better about yourself if you don't tell anyone about your good works.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The people around you may not get along with one another so well now, but you're on friendly terms with everyone. You've gotten this far by not taking sides and you'll do well to remain neutral.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). On a day like this, you're better off not forcing yourself to do what you don't want to do. Be happy and have fun. When you feel yourself not having fun, change course to one that looks like more fun.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You have true friends who do not care one bit where you live or what you wear or drive. But not everyone in the world is so inclined. Avoid furthering a relationship with one who has but a superficial interest in you.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (JUNE 25). You will live daringly. When afraid, you'll summon the courage to push past your fear. A powerful person admires your guts. Make a declaration about where you want to be this time next year and that person will help you get there. July brings friendship and fun. Travel in October. There's financial luck in January. Gemini and Pisces adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 50, 41, 4 and 13.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You toss a request the universe. The first few answers you'll get aren't the best you can expect. Be patient and selective. Think long term. What provides short-term gratification may contribute to a future problem.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You have a radar for bad situations. Your friend doesn't. Help this person out by sharing what you know. Being too truthful when you weren't even asked your opinion is usually a crummy idea, but today is different.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Why is it that jokes about taboo or forbidden things are so much funnier than jokes on socially acceptable topics? You're the expert on both kinds of humor and you'll keep 'em in stitches now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov.

22-Dec. 21). The creativity energy is welling up inside you. Don't worry about expressing it or suppressing it. For now, just let it be. You'll know what you're supposed to do when an irresistible opportunity arises.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You believe you have an open mind. Would your loved ones and colleagues agree? You'll get a window into how you are perceived and you'll be pleased and enlightened by what you learn.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You're never surprised when familiar ideas turn out to be untrue. But be careful not to disagree with traditional methods just because they are old. The old way will be the best way this afternoon.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You don't need to be right all of the time, but if someone says you're wrong, you want proof. And you also want to see the "right" way in action. Stay your ground until you are absolutely sure it's incorrect.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "My sister is super mad at me. What happened is that her boyfriend proposed to her last month and she said yes, but she complained about the ring he used to propose. When she told me about it, she was worried that he would think she was shallow and superficial. I told her that she is shallow and superficial and that she shouldn't have been such a brat and spoiled the moment for him. Now she's mad at me. I'm married, too, and my husband didn't even have a ring when he proposed. And he barely even proposed really. But we've been together for 15 years and I can't see what difference getting a good ring would have made. Anyway, now my sister and her fiance have found the right ring and everything is going well for them as they get ready for the wedding and meanwhile, she won't even talk to me. What's a Virgo to do?"

You can't help that you're down-to-earth, just like your sister can't help that she's not. You thought your sister shouldn't have been so blunt and inconsiderate with her husband and you let her know in a similarly blunt and inconsiderate way. Ask for forgiveness and try and be happy for her.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Dan Brown is a best-selling author of thriller fiction and a Cancer with a Sagittarius moon. Cancer natives typically have richer inner worlds, and Brown has invited his readers to revel in the excitement of his with works such as "The Da Vinci Code" and "Angels & Demons." Sagittarius moon indicates a passion for travel, research and the exploration of different countries and cultures.

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