Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

With Mercury on his straight course and the moon waxing in the intellectual and communicative sign of Gemini, there will be many a discussion about upcoming summer shenanigans. In other words, it's time to plan some fun. People who already like each other will fall more deeply in love over the prospect of an upcoming vacation.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Decisions, decisions. The big ones seem easy — almost as though fate has guided your hand and you cannot point in any other direction but the one determined by your heart. As for the small ones, not so much.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Relaxing sounds will make a huge difference in the way you experience your world today. Listening to nature or inspirational speaking for 10 minutes may be enough to make you feel completely renewed and invigorated.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The hand you were dealt has a few bum cards in it. Luckily, there are many other factors influencing the game. As you release the need to complain, your ability to hold on to happiness will increase — and that's the winner's way.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You can achieve a calm and masterful frame of mind when you are in your zone. Certain environments are more peaceful and productive than others. Carrying the feeling over to a different environment is tricky, though you must try.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Loved ones do strange, seemingly nonsensical things. You may wonder: Why so clueless? There is one person you can count on, though. The one best suited to creating your happiness is still you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You are free with your goodness and mercy. But you are not foolish in this regard. If someone has wronged you, treat this person fairly. But there is no benefit to being overly kind and generous to this person.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You may feel slightly drained by the demands on your time. Making music will restore your energy. Nothing elaborate is necessary — snapping or humming along to a song will do.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Imagine that you and your loved ones are a group of porcupines in the snow. Too much distance between you and you'll freeze. However, if you huddle too closely, you're in for some prickly pain. Find a warm balance.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You'll make your life easier by dealing with honest people — and, of course, by being one yourself. Remember, those who go out of their way to tell you something you didn't ask about are not to be believed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Everything has a peak moment.

Once the flower opens completely, it begins to fade. Knowing this, there is no cause for rushing toward the end result. Go slowly and savor the anticipation.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You can build an interesting case for an outlandish idea, but that still won't keep it from being a lost cause. All things being equal, you may as well choose a battle you can win.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Incessant checking of the mailbox practically ensures that the postman will be late. And standing in front of the microwave makes the popcorn take forever to pop. Do something to get your mind off of the thing you want so badly.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (May 15). You establish yourself in a new role. You'll go from uncertainty to expertise. Over the next three months, you'll get to know someone who has a deep affection for you. You may be ready to take things to the next level in August. Travel brings luck, especially in September and November. Cancer and Aquarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 20, 14, 7 and 30.

VACATION BY ELEMENT: Fire signs are Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. These adventure-oriented individuals have spectacular expectations of their vacations and are seldom disappointed. They will enjoy the challenge of exploring a big city, the drama of a volcano, the otherworldly wonder of the Northern lights or the chase of hunting — either for bargains, rare treasures or wildlife. Earth signs are Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. These grounded individuals appreciate the beauty of mountains and the majesty of different landscapes. Whether it's the unique and magical rock formations in Arizona, the hard labor implied by the Egyptian pyramids or the manicured gardens of Versailles, the earth signs will be fascinated by the relationship of man and earth that these places represent. Water signs like Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces are drawn to bodies of water and enjoy the relaxation and recreation that can be found near serene pools, placid lakes and vast oceans. Air signs like Gemini, Libra and Aquarius want to learn something while on vacation and often find that the way to do this is to become absolutely immersed in the destination. Walking tours and cultural excursions hold appeal, and these signs also love to be expanded by tasting local foods and experiencing quality entertainment.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: She grew up in front of an audience as Meadow Soprano in the HBO series "The Sopranos." Taurus beauty Jamie-Lynn Sigler has since graced the television in the role of Natalie on "Ugly Betty" and has also appeared as a version of herself on the hit series "Entourage." Sigler's chart reveals a large number of intellectual air-sign influences, suggesting that she is a serious thinker and reader.

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