Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

The difference between the energy of the Libra sun and that of the Scorpio sun is substantial, and yet it's not the Scorpio sun's style to startle us with too many changes up front. It's a creeping transformation, though some sensitive souls already sense a shift of mood. Are you curious about things you didn't care to know about just yesterday?

ARIES (March 21-April 19). A change in the way things are done becomes annoying when it hampers your personal progress. Consider it an opportunity to test your flexibility. Something good is going to come of this.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Memories of your past are swirling around your head more than usual. One in particular stands out. If you take a moment to describe it on paper, you'll be in for an enlightening personal breakthrough.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Everything happens in its own time, which happens to be just when you're most ready for it. It isn't until you get tired of doing the same thing over and over that you'll reach a little deeper and make a needed change.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Changes in appearance will spawn internal changes. A haircut does the trick. As for that relationship issue you've been dealing with, don't wonder too much about where this is all going. Enjoy the ride, bumps and all.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Once begun, you'll see a task or project through to the end. This is precisely why you are generally apprehensive to begin new things. What a commitment! That said, you're on the verge of starting something.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You could win a heart with something handmade. For instance, a greeting card will be a simple, charming way to say hi to a beloved friend. Put a photo on the front of something relevant to both of you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You're seldom described as "jolly" — just because your lithe frame doesn't suggest it. Your demeanor, however, does now. Every time you throw back your head and laugh, someone falls more deeply in love with you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You overhear some sensitive information not meant for your ears. Normally, you would be a great secret-keeper, but this is trying all your powers of discipline. Yes, it is a test.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). When you run into an old flame, don't be surprised. After all, you were both at a mutually favored location, right? Old habits die hard. Keep your head.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The most confident people in the world are do-it-yourselfers.

That's because you can never grow your confidence on someone else's work. You'll have the privilege of needing to rely on your own skill and determination.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The external weather and your internal weather don't always match up, especially since you've learned to provide your own sunshine. The Doppler radar of your soul shows that the stormy weather is about to break up.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Hopefully you don't have too many meetings on the schedule. You'll just want to interrupt and shout, "Boooorrrinnng!" Life is too short to suffocate through pointless administrative maneuvers. Besides, you have real work to do.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 23). You're not concerned with what everyone else is doing. You'll go where the inspiration leads and be successful because you were true to yourself. Family rifts are mended over the holidays. January brings a lucky new job, perhaps involving something you already do on the side. Vows will be exchanged in February. Aries and Leo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 34, 29, 11 and 59.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: ARIES: You'll be judged by the company you keep. TAURUS: Instead of scanning those around you to see how you compare, try to do better than you did before. Then you'll be a winner. GEMINI: If you feel insecure about something, change it fast. A coach, counselor or other professional will help you. CANCER: You're strong now, so go on and risk rejection. Give it your best, and you'll gain confidence no matter what happens. LEO: You like who you are, and that's sexy. VIRGO: Wear soft clothes and get prepared for someone to reach out and touch you. LIBRA: Your intelligence is extremely attractive to a super-smart someone. SCORPIO: Clear the schedule. A loved one needs quality, undivided attention. SAGITTARIUS: There might be a cancelation, but you'll make even better spur-of-the-moment plans to fill the slot. CAPRICORN: Money and love will mix together. Your stable attitude about finance makes this possible. AQUARIUS: Others might not know how to interpret an overly generous gesture from you. Play it cool and understated instead. PISCES: You'll be in the mood to cut loose and have some fun.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Scorpio and Pisces people are intense water signs who feel they have been connected through lifetimes even if they just met. They are both highly intuitive and lead with their feelings instead of making a logically correct choice. Situations that are too controlled will suck all of the passion out of this relationship. This weekend they should step into unknown territory together, just for the adventure of it.

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