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Horoscopes by Holiday for January 16

Much is going right. In the wake of the new moon, the solar eclipse and Mercury's return to direct motion, many will be strutting around with a new attitude. While it's both unwise and unnecessary to boast the particulars that make you feel puffed up with importance, there's nothing wrong with savoring the sensation of power and confidence.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You are being judged for someone else's performance — likely that of a child, an employee or someone you have a responsibility to manage. This person will make you proud.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You'll get the ball rolling on a project by answering the following questions: Who do you need to know? How much money will you need? What skills will you have to master? This is exciting!

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Make education a priority, and get going on this immediately. The other parts of your life will fall into place. It will be as though your training was the missing piece that would make the rest run right.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Material attachments will hold you back from creating truly meaningful bonds. Instead of seeing things for their physical value, appraise the emotional and spiritual value, and let that be the amount that counts.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You will be in a mood to be orderly. You can see the smooth way to do things, and you will be in a position to show others. Stay upbeat as you encourage improvement all around you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Some situations require an aggressive approach. Others demand you sit back and watch until you have figured out the one button you should press to open the doors and clear your way. Today falls in the latter category.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Cupid seems to strike willy-nilly. Love's influence often feels beyond human control — although, you'll soon realize that you have more authority over the unseen forces than you first thought.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). When unpleasantness happens, and inevitably it does, you'll find a brilliant escape. Wander off far enough and the tension will diffuse. You'll come back, and the problem will be solved.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your imagination will provide the adventure that your schedule prohibits. Carve out a slice of time to relax and let your fantasy life take off. It's amazing what you can see in the span of 20 minutes.

CAPRICORN (Dec.

22-Jan. 19). You'll be representing a group of people or a cause. Choose your words carefully. Consider how your actions will reflect on those you stand up for. Your thoughtful choices will be admirable ones.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Making a decision will tie you down to one path. You probably feel that you're just not ready, and that's valid. For now, life in an unsettled form has its charms.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There is a social order being established around you. You probably feel that you are above such pettiness, and yet it's important that you play this subtle game. You'll avoid winding up a doormat for overly aggressive individuals.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 16). Your commitment to loved ones makes you strong this year. It is by serving them that you get what you want. Your lessons in love give you incredible power. A new alliance is featured in February. Someone invests in you in March. You'll be called to adventure in April. Whimsy and romance fill June. Scorpio and Gemini people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 25, 40, 15 and 32.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I graduated from college last year, and I've been wandering around ever since. I have a two-year degree and no idea what I want to do. I'm sure that my parents are wondering whether I'll ever leave the nest, even though they've been really cool and told me I can stay as long as I need to. I'm just completely lost. Do you have any career advice for a Taurus?"

You're being too picky. Stop worrying about whether you are in the perfect line of work for you, or whether the position you'd like to go for will be a good choice. Right now you just need to choose work. And if you can't find work that pays well, you are in the perfect position to volunteer, since your parents seem to be in no rush. And even if your parents are worried you'll never leave, their support of you will increase when they see you getting to work. Seek intern programs that seem interesting to you. Say yes to any half-decent offer. You need experience, and from that you will gather all the information you need to start forming a career vision.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Emmy Award-winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus is a feisty Capricorn with her natal sun, Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn all in the hardworking station of the sea goat. In spite of the fact that she was once chosen by Forbes magazine as one of the 10 Hottest Billionaire Heiresses, she's not one to rest on her laurels. A typical Capricorn, she continues to dedicate herself to her work and art.

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