Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

Venus in Cancer is opposed to the dwarf planet, Pluto. There's tension in our relationship picture that can be eased by getting our domicile in good working order. Staying home is favored under this Libra moon. Whatever we have to do to keep the order, peace and harmony in our relationships, it will likely happen at home.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You'll have the direct realization that life is wonderful without having to psych yourself into the idea. There's no need to build a case for it because there is no reason behind the notion. Life simply is wonderful.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Get rest. Stay home as much as possible. Do things that require little exertion. You have a busy week ahead of you, and one behind you, so this is your well-deserved pit stop. Make the most of it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). If love is a form of attention, then the object of your affection is loved indeed. You will tend to this person's every nuanced need and desire. This you can do only because you are feeling so selfless and giving.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You're giving off intense vibes. You're in a mood to connect with people in brief but meaningful ways. When you shoot that certain smoldering look, the one on the receiving end just melts.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). No matter what the field of interest is, too much information on one subject will eventually bore you to tears. Instead of sticking with one thing until you're saturated by it, move around.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Calm down. It's not all up to you. You're responsible for a lot, but most things will happen naturally without you. If you sit in one place, the grass will grow up around you and you don't have to do a thing to make it happen.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You have a way of making people feel better about the mistakes they have made. You won't be quick to judge, and you'll understand the appeal of a wrong path. Your compassion will help turn a negative into a positive.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You'll finish everything you are supposed to get done and still have time to mess around. It's a good thing, since the foolish, time-wasting pursuits wind up being the highlights of the day.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You'll run into people you think you'll see again. The reality is that if you want that to happen, you have to make the effort. Get names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses.

CAPRICORN (Dec.

22-Jan. 19). You're nice to be around now, and loved ones will want to do things with you. It's because you don't complain. Complaining, disapproving, grumpy people will be jealous of all the attention you get.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You understand the equality of all beings. Even though one feels superior and the eye of the world may perceive him that way, you see how everyone is the same. This idea will give you confidence.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). People like you and want to work and play with you. However, circumstances and generally busy lives won't allow for natural, easy contact. Make arrangements and appointments.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (May 23). Because of the way you show your love and respect for others and the world around you, you make a difference. You'll wheel and deal in June and have more savings as a result. You'll get swept up in a fascinating new interest in August. November features the signing of contracts and/or the exchange of vows. Leo and Pisces people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 2, 5, 41, 22 and 15.

FORECAST FOR THE WEEK AHEAD: To get anything in life, a trade must happen. There is always an exchange, even for the simplest of goals. We want to experience the shop at the end of the block. We must trade the effort it takes to move our body the 30 steps and give up the half a minute in the transition. But suddenly we are there, looking in the window, determining whether the price we paid was worthwhile. This week there will be bigger and different bits of life that we want to experience, and the cost will not be as obvious as we would like it to be. Some will thrill to the risk; others will shy away from it. Yesterday's opposition of Jupiter and Saturn continues to dominate this week's theme. The planet of abundance pulls across the heavens from the planet of restriction. The force of this important aspect will be felt clear through August. Both Jupiter and Saturn are in mutable signs and are positioned close to the cusp, suggesting that big changes are on the horizon, especially having to do with the way people earn money, what is valuable and what must be done in order to attain valuables.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: This Alaskan native famously lived in her car while she worked the coffee houses of California with her unique voice and acoustic guitar. Happy birthday to Jewel, the versatile Gemini who is masterful in many different genres of music, including folk, country, pop, opera — she even yodels. Jewel has her natal sun, moon and Mercury all in the versatile, intelligent sign of the twins.

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