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Horoscopes by Holiday for January 18

In the wake of yesterday's momentous Jupiter transit into Pisces, Venus decides she'll make her own statement. She scoots her beautiful self into the philanthropic realm of Aquarius and takes the form of a lovely Audrey Hepburn, tending to impoverished children and bringing global awareness to the state of needy sectors of humanity.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Even your worst habits aren't so bad. However, there is always room for improvement. Your motivation may be a bit on the low side, but just remember: What you do now creates your future self.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Give your endeavors an extra personal touch — a pinch of glitter to make the shiny parts shinier. You'll attract the attention of someone who appreciates the effort. The one who already likes you will desire you more.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Love is partly about building a future together, but it's mostly about the feelings you share in the present. As you make plans you both can invest in, stay in sync with the one you love. Pay attention.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Beware of idle conversation that loops, lingers and goes on forever. Short exchanges are best. Realize when the conversation is devolving and get out.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It feels good to assert your independence, though it's not the easiest thing to do. There is someone who would rather you did everything with him or her. But this is neither possible nor healthy.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There are certain social obligations that have lingered on for months now. Maybe it's a thank-you card you didn't write or someone you never called back. Do it now or forget it forever.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Money isn't everything. It's an energy — a means of exchange. It's not the answer nor is it the question. Minimize its importance and then look at your financial matters once more.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It is difficult to perceive one's own faults. That's why it will be interesting to observe the reactions of others. You'll get an excellent sense of what you're doing right and also how you could improve.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Though it won't help you to listen to every opinion you hear about you and your work, it also won't help to tune it all out. Strike a balance. Hear only from those who have experience, and your best interest at heart.

CAPRICORN (Dec.

22-Jan. 19). Friends of all kinds enrich your life by giving you many different points of view from which to see the world. There is no view that is more correct than another.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You can make more money doing less work. Think before you dive into your duties. Prioritize carefully. Be open to new methods and tools. You'll crack the code and discover the secret to earning extra cash.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your relationships are a constant pleasure and duty. Your continued patience and devotion will be required. Loving another person is the challenge of a lifetime.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (JAN. 18). You are both gentle and strong, and you will display both characteristics to great effect through the next six weeks. You'll be promoted in February. March brings new friends and tender romance. Someone needs your help in May. You won't try to make money from the arrangement, and yet you will be paid very well. Cancer and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 25, 51, 36 and 38.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I am experiencing a horrible, messy and devastating divorce. I'm an Aquarius. My soon-to-be ex-husband is trying to get everything even though I'm the main breadwinner of the family. I've worked very hard to buy a house and a few investments. He not only wants it all, he wants me to pay him a percentage of my future earnings. He's so angry that I've broken the vows of our marriage. I cheated on him. I am still desperately in love with the man that I cheated with and we are together. I am not proud of this sequence of events. It's terrible. I don't like myself at all. But I need this fight to end. How do I get a Cancer man to sign the divorce papers and free me? P.S., We don't have children."

Cancer is one of the most sensitive signs of the zodiac. There is no easy answer, except to give him time. His wounds will take longer to heal than you'll expect. Forgive yourself and maybe he will forgive you, too. But you also need to realize that this mess is your creation, and you're just going to have to go through it. Best wishes.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Capricorns are famously ambitious and Jim Carrey's ambition to be famous came early in life. He reportedly mailed his resume to "The Carol Burnett Show" at age 10! Carrey's Venus and Mars are also nestled in powerful Capricorn, showing an intense love affair with his work. A quick-witted Gemini moon and Mercury in the air sign Aquarius is indicative of a brilliant mind.

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