Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

A lucky arrangement of the Sagittarian sun and Mars in Leo will not be exact until tomorrow, but its effect can already be felt and will last for days to come. There is luck with creating presentations, most of which won't be too formal. You'll simply think about how you want to come across and your desired result. And then you'll make it happen.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). On a day like this, you're just not in the mood to share the intimate details of your soul — or any of your germs, for that matter. So it's air kisses all around. Loud, obvious affection serves as a shield against the quiet sappy kind.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Knowing how to relax is important. This can be a discipline in itself, and today you can afford to approach it as such. See how much fun you can have. The afternoon will bring a nice change of pace.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). A happy melody is singing in your ears today. Whether it's something familiar or something you've never heard, it's a gift from the cosmos, come to lighten your spirits.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You face a difficult problem, the type you shouldn't try to figure out all in one day. It's best just to sleep on it. It will be there tomorrow and might have untangled itself without any effort on your part.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Some things you just can't hold on to, but that's OK. Happy times, like the moments you take part in today, will live on in your mind. Take pictures and save mementos to sweeten your memories.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Many try to make beauty look effortless; few succeed in pulling it off. It's hard for you not to look put-together. Even if you're just sneaking out to the coffee shop in sweats, you manage to turn heads.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You accept security when it's offered to you today, but you won't be inclined to take it too seriously. You can always count on yourself to do what you have to do to get by — and that's real security.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You'll stand in a crowd of people, most of them total strangers, and feel as comfortable as can be. A natural at making conversation, you also are well versed in creating spontaneous fun.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your wish for a change of venue is about to be granted. You might not be presented with the opportunity you were expecting, but it will be the right one for you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You will display your talent for responding to every obstacle with serenity and good will.

This makes you something of an unintentional conqueror. Nothing seems to get to you. Foes fall without feeling attacked.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your insistence on sticking to the point will win you friends and fans. No one likes a windbag who goes on and on about something no one cares about. You understand that brevity is the soul of wit.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There is no shame in consulting an expert when confronted with an issue outside your field of knowledge. In fact, it's a sign of good leadership. A worthy candidate will cross your path. Have your questions ready.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 9). Your public persona will sparkle. As you apply your charming talents to daily life, you will enchant and delight those around you. Make sure to capitalize on the lucky breaks you get this month and there will be more of them in June. May brings an important professional achievement. Adventure calls in September. Cancer and Pisces people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 45, 5, 22, 41 and 19.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I'm a Libra, and lately I've been trying to be more decisive. But here's what happens. I make a decision — for instance, I'll say that I'm going to attend a birthday party. Then soon after, another birthday party invitation will come my way for a party on the same day. Then I regret having made such a snap decision. Maybe it's actually good for Libras to be indecisive. What do you think?"

There is peace in making decisions. It grounds you. Once you make a decision, you should feel centered, balanced and purposeful. If you don't feel that way, you haven't decided all the way. You may think that if you go through life hedging your bets and not really putting everything into your decisions, you'll be more open to the opportunities that arise. But actually that isn't so. If you are constantly wondering what it would be like to make a choice that's different from the one you made, then you are not really enjoying the choice you did make. You rob yourself of the experience because part of you is not really there. It's fine to weigh your options, but once you commit, do so fully.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: "American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi wrote many chart-topping hits and has said that she enjoys being behind the scenes. But this adventurous Sagittarius is also comfortable in front of the crowd, especially when she gets to show off her talent for singing. DioGuardi was born under a Taurus moon, and many great singers share this Taurean influence. Taurus rules the throat and voice.

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