Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

Under this Virgo moon, the real heroes of the day are working behind the scenes. Be ready to acknowledge those whose contributions happen in an unassuming way. Also, ask yourself how you are helping the world run in an orderly fashion. Simply agreeing to decency and ethical conduct contributes to a high-functioning society.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You benefit from breaking drastically from your usual routine. When you are uncertain of your environment, you rely on the thing you are certain about — your purpose. You'll use it to navigate strange circumstances.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your motive is pure enough — you want the best for your loved ones. Be careful how you go about it. Many people around you will reach for the same thing you're trying to get. Consider whether there's an easier way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You've made yourself a good life, though you may not realize just how good until you spend some time in someone else's world. So say "yes" to invitations that are sure to shift your perspective.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Ask questions. You have something in common with the person standing next to you in line, though you'll never know what it is unless you strike up a conversation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your mother told you to be nice to everyone, and she was right. But you can't possibly have every single person in your inner circle. Be choosy. A more instinctual approach to friendship will serve you.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (JUNE 27). You give love your all this year and relationships thrive. As far as work goes, do not fall into the trap of thinking that the next job is "the one." The job at hand is "the one." Commit to it to the extreme. Turn in passionate work and opportunities are handed to you on a silver platter. An investment pays in September. Taurus and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 43, 54, 1 and 7.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Show someone new around your world. You'll go where you've been a million times, and yet you'll see it differently. You connect especially well with Sagittarius and Capricorn.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There's nothing wrong with the usual way you do things, except that it's not an option now. A wrench has been thrown into the works and it's exactly what you needed. You'll have fun finding ways around the problem.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You are determined to solve a problem and you'll do it quickly, provided it is yours to solve.

If thing are not working out easily, walk away for a while. Give the problem's "real owner" a chance to step up.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You would prefer that people listen to you carefully and pay close attention to what you want. You'll spend most of the day listening and tending to others, but by the end of the day, your own needs will be met.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). What makes you want to hug someone, and what makes you want to yell? You'll be more conscious of your personal triggers. Through this awareness, you can defuse the harmful ones.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). This is a backward day. Being right is wrong. The so-called "correct" way to do things is outdated. What has worked for years isn't the best answer for this new era. Be adventurous and forge a new path.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Things are getting too crowded in your neck of the universe. For each thing you buy, toss out two things. You need space to thrive. Your creativity kicks in just as soon as the clutter gets kicked out.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "If there's a lineup of men, count on me to choose the wrong one. He might look good, sound good and smell good, but if I choose him, he'll turn out to be a loser. I'm tired of love. The roller coaster is making me feel sick. Will a 35-year-old Scorpio ever find the man of her dreams?"

Of course you will, oh, powerful Scorpio — indeed, you already have! You've been dreaming about losers and you keep finding them. Your negative projection keeps creating the same scenario. My advice is to get out of the love game for a while. A year off is ideal. Interrupt your habit of going into dating situations with your hormones instead of your head. Prove to yourself that romance doesn't make your world go around. You need the time and space to create a solid relationship with yourself. Your attraction to losers comes from a deeply rooted belief that you're undeserving of love. Prove that belief wrong by taking care of yourself on all levels including emotionally, intellectually, physically and spiritually. When the year is over, you'll attract a man who is capable of following the precedent.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Two-time Academy Award-winner Meryl Streep has been nominated for more major acting awards than any other person in film history. It's no wonder this lovely Cancer is lauded as one of the finest actors of our time. Born under an earthy Taurus moon, Streep remains grounded, never letting the accolades go to her head. Her Mercury and Mars in Gemini indicate extreme intelligence.

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