Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

Mercury, the planet of communication and daily activities, skips into pleasure-loving Taurus. If you've ever been tempted to live beyond your means, the upcoming weeks will test your resolve on such matters and trigger the need for increased self-control. Remember that the cost of luxury doesn't always have to be financial.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The energy is somewhat scattered, but you can combat this by making lists. Even if you think you can remember everything without the list, you'll be more thorough and effective if you write down what's on your mind.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Instead of asking for fewer problems, ask for more. More problems mean more solutions. This is how you become great. You're up to the task all weekend long, and your attitude says, "Bring it on!"

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You don't need anything outside of yourself. It's not necessary to search for sources of power — your power is inside you at all times. Becoming more capable is merely a matter of opening up and trusting yourself.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your intellect is keen, and you'll be putting it to work by measuring, interpreting and analyzing the relevant factors that you and your loved ones are facing. Your data will contribute to a stellar game plan.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Every relationship has its own chemistry. You'll be sensitive to the dynamic that's forming between you and another person and, in some ways, will understand it for the first time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You are open to anyone who can help you along your way. Teachers of all kinds will be attracted to you because you are so eager to learn. Also, books about historical figures hold something of value for you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You'll be attracted to high-stakes games. Love, power and money are the prizes to play for today. You could stumble upon a winner-takes-all situation, and you'll be pretty happy when the winner turns out to be you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You know what the rules are, but you might choose to disregard them. Anyone can do what's expected of him, but it takes a truly creative person to stir up the kinds of surprises you'll turn out today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). No matter how charming and affable you are, you can't control how others react to you. That's why you take such pleasure in the sweet reception you get today. They may even applaud you.

CAPRICORN (Dec.

22-Jan. 19). It's important to you that you keep your word. And yet, a situation may have been misrepresented to you when you signed up. If you've made a commitment and wish you hadn't, there will be a chance to get out of it today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It's not always smooth for you, but take heart. Play for your own team, and root for yourself, too. Look back at your winning experiences to remind yourself what you are capable of.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Just because something doesn't make sense to you right now doesn't mean it's wrong. Too much logic will lead you away from a potentially grand adventure. Think with your heart.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (April 2). Some around you won't budge from their positions, but you move around with an open mind and learn about life from all angles. Your optimism will attract cheerful friends and colleagues. May features a new frequent destination and new transportation to get there. June brings a rich, creative collaboration. Taurus and Cancer people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 2, 14, 32, 16 and 39.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: ARIES: A loved one is already impressed by you. Relax and your unpretentious style will make you even more impressive. TAURUS: Your experience and good judgment will carry you far in matters of love. GEMINI: Someone you used to know well thinks fondly of you. CANCER: You radiate a quiet serenity. It's most captivating to someone nearby. LEO: The one you want will be won over by your optimism. VIRGO: Keep your agreements with a loved one, and you'll continue to build mutual happiness. LIBRA: Embrace the developments of this weekend, and in time you will look back on this period as extremely fortuitous. SCORPIO: Brainstorm. Your ideas may be outrageous and unreasonable, but the fact that you have them is wildly attractive. SAGITTARIUS: Your personal life perks up after you pamper yourself all weekend. CAPRICORN: You will freshen your image with flattering clothes that set off your assets and attitude. AQUARIUS: Don't obsess over the status of your personal life. Be breezy — that's always the best, most attractive way. PISCES: There's nothing wrong with exploring your options — or keeping them open, for that matter.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Aries and Taurus both have a bit of impulsiveness to their nature, and this weekend they will enjoy taking turns leading each other toward whatever whim of the moment captures their fancy. Aries is the perpetual child with boundless energy and imagination. Whatever fantasy Aries dreams up, Taurus will find the resources to make it happen. This weekend their love has magic in it.

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