Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

Wink at a stranger, try a new food, wear your friend's clothes or part your hair on the opposite side. Such acts will bring good fortune as the moon moves from intensely emotional Scorpio into extroverted Sagittarius. All the early indications of Uranus moving retrograde in Pisces boil down to one thing: Change is good.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). What you really want is for one special person to "get" you. Your wish comes true now because your mojo is strong. Quit while you're ahead, though, or you wind up attracting too much attention from all the wrong people.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). When your funds don't match up to the price tag of the thing you need to buy, you're wise not to call it a "problem." You see the financial issues as parts of a puzzle and with enough clever persistence, you'll solve it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You approach a project with passion. Team up with those who can match your intensity level and you'll really make progress. You're especially well matched with Sagittarius now.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You might not think that what you're doing is so interesting, but other people sure do. If you want your privacy, then you have to ask for it. Otherwise, nosy intrusions are par for the course.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You'll be working with those whose talents differ from your own. As long as they bring an equal level of energy, integrity and commitment to the pursuit, you will be successful together.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (JULY 3). This year is a fast ride. Act decisively to seize the unexpected opportunity that arises this month. August brings exciting progress at work. You'll enjoy making money even more than you'll enjoy the money itself. September is a beautiful time for relationships. You are strong and yet tender with your loved ones. Aquarius and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 31, 40, 15 and 37.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You'll get visitors, all of them welcome, some more welcome than others. Each visitor brings a gift, though it's not always obvious what the gift is. Figure it out and be enriched.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There are those who pick their friends, and then pick them to pieces. Avoid overly critical, back-biting types. Walk away from their toxic chatter. You have better things to do, which you'll recognize soon after you extricate yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct.

24-Nov. 21). Usually when you fill your life with activities, you feel more vividly in sync with the universe. But right now, the opposite will be effective. Doing nothing and doing it well will elevate your consciousness.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You're in the mood to expand your horizons, but that doesn't mean you should add material items to your life. Buying things only makes you feel better for a short while. Curtail your retail therapy for now.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Friendship is not all about recreation and games. You need something substantial to pull you through this week. Get back to you. Consider which relationships truly feed your soul.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Overwhelmed? It's a tall order that you're being asked to fulfill, though it won't all fall on your shoulders. Do what you can and soon someone else steps in to do what you can't.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It's been said that if you can take another person's point of view, you will never be lonely. You can do this, and you will. You'll be connected to all of humanity because you understand one person's pain.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: ARIES: Your self-image is the key to attracting the love you want. Think of yourself in strictly positive terms. TAURUS: A loved one is waiting for you to make your move. Be bold. GEMINI: Your most persistent wish about your love life will be granted. CANCER: Freshen your look and update your style. It's worth the expense. LEO: A loved one wants to learn what only you can teach. VIRGO: Whom you spend time with will influence you even more than usual so be sure to surround yourself with those you admire. LIBRA: A "mistake" will tell you of hidden intentions. SCORPIO: You will be more conscious of how you create a relationship with your every word and deed. SAGITTARIUS: A loved one may become jealous of the time you spend with others. CAPRICORN: Whatever a loved one is expecting, double it and deliver with a smile. AQUARIUS: Take a chance with new love. You may be wrong, but you won't be forgettable. PISCES: You will have a good feeling about someone you meet — and you'll be right.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Libra and Gemini are two air signs with a shared sensibility. Gemini is the sign of communication, and appreciates the way Libra makes a statement. Libra is highly aesthetic and always conscious about how he or she is coming across to others. Libra and Gemini have high-minded conversations this weekend. They will come together for the purpose of sharing exquisite and exclusive experiences.

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