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Horoscopes by Holiday for January 17

Big Daddy Jupiter's entrance into Pisces brings attention to what or whom we worship and how we go about it. The word "worship" is derived from the Old English "worth-ship," meaning to assign a worth. It's the perfect moment to ask: What do I value most? Are my values represented in my actions? If not, how can I align them better?

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You are a generous, loyal and loving human being. And you will find at least five ways to show this to the world before the day is over. Consciously appreciate yourself. You're pretty fantastic.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The Chinese proverb suggests that you cannot prevent the birds of sorrow from flying over your head, but you can stop them from building a nest in your hair. There's something you'll need to shoo away today.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Right now, there is someone who gets on your nerves. You have an incomplete view of this person's situation, which leads you to frustration. If you really want to embody the spirit of love, seek to understand this person.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). When a door closes to you, don't sit and stare at it wondering what went wrong. Look high and low for another entrance. With a combination of persistence and intelligence, you will get everything you want.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your childlike wonder will be reignited. Believe first, then you'll see. You'll rub off on someone who desperately needs a bit of magic in his or her life. Your friends are lucky to know you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You'll be around a know-it-all. Well, you're no slouch when it comes to offering informational tidbits. But you have to consider whether engaging in an information showdown is really worth it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Move. Even if you're not completely sure it's right. It will be easier to correct your course when you are in motion. A good choice of music will lift your spirits and invigorate your body.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Someone will oppose your views, speak against your work or criticize your methods. Such a person is a gift. The connection between you is a sacred one, since it allows you to become strong.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You'll be looking for something lost — certainly not your favorite thing to do. Consider whether losing this thing in the first place might be a blessing. Things are shifting for you in a wonderful way.

CAPRICORN (Dec.

22-Jan. 19). The balance between work and your personal life becomes an important issue to take on. Complaints have been logged, perhaps by you. Don't you deserve a bit of fun, too?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You'll honor the person who has made you feel truly special. This happens easily, naturally and probably not in the form of a fancy dinner or a plaque. Your honor comes in the form of a thankful prayer.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You'll discover what you're looking for. And if you aren't looking for anything, you'll still discover it, but you won't know what it is and what to do with it. That's why it's important to know what you yearn for.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (JAN. 17). People don't know what to expect from you and the surprises you come up with this year will be delightful to all, including you. A round of good luck affects your whole family in February. Finances perk up when you knuckle down to work in March. Invest in July. Travel in September. Wedding bells ring in November. Taurus and Pisces adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 1, 22, 30 and 18.

FORECAST FOR THE WEEK AHEAD: In Roman mythology, Jupiter was the king of the gods, and beloved as the greatest of them all. That's why his name was often followed by Optimus Maximus, meaning the best and greatest. Also the biggest, which is why it's fitting that the largest planet in our solar system — so big that all the others could fit inside — is named for Jupiter. This week, the Big Daddy thunders into the sign of Pisces, where he'll be for the next few months, bringing all of his auspicious energy into the realm of the spirit. Pisces is an ethereal placement for the big planet and there will be adjustments. Jupiter is the planet of abundance, multiplying our resources, magnifying our power. What happens when he expands on something as nebulous or intangible as a feeling? Passion. But in the case of Jupiter in Pisces, this intensity focuses on the unseen. Jupiter works to expand our faith, in each other, in country, humanity, family and in God. And for those who don't believe in God, the energy will focus on whatever belief makes them feel most connected to the rest of the universe.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Lovely first lady Michelle Obama is an earthy Capricorn who well understands the sacrifices one must make in order to achieve a dream. Capricorns are famously ambitious, hard-working and in tune to matters of power and position. An intuitive Pisces moon and Venus in Pisces as well indicates that Obama has a strong spiritual connection with her loved ones and a highly developed sixth sense.

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