Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

The day after the full Scorpio moon has a distinct feeling to it. It's like looking back on something you ranted about in your diary in the heat of passion and then realizing in the light of day how melodramatic and maybe even immature it all sounded. At least you didn't post it in a blog or send it as an e-mail to your entire list. Oh, you did? Oops.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You will journey into the unknown. There's a certain kind of person you should take with you on this excursion — someone who can go with an open mind and look at the challenge as an adventure.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There's no need to put on airs or to know more than you know. Don't be afraid of sounding inelegant. People will connect with you on basic levels. Silly ideas will sell, both on a personal level and in business.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You are not what your business card says you are — not really and certainly not all of the time. You will defy narrow definitions and confining roles as you delight in one of your most playful days in weeks.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your relationships will serve you well, efficiently bringing your dreams into reality. In a few instances, you'll be blown away by the speed at which your hopes are realized.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There are still a few problems to solve. However, you've had enough of executive level action and high mindedness for one week. Break yourself out of a mental rut with intuitive, illogical or just plain dumb solutions. They'll work!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You'll be meeting with important people face to face. Visualize the outcome you desire before you even knock on the door. The intention you set will dictate the way it all shakes out.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You relate to others with ease, but you still prefer to be alone today. There's something you're working on — a feeling you want to process or an artistic impulse that needs to be sorted out in silence.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). If you respond to problems without critical thought, you'll be wiser than you realize. Highly structured scenes could use a playful, disruptive force. Your childlike reactions and rule bending will make good things happen.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You're in the mood for some risky business. It may be challenging to find anyone willing to take those risks with you. Many are trying to preserve what they have. You'll wind up with more because you took the risk.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You'll take measures to increase your strength and stamina. There are many reasons to do so, the most important being that you have a long list of things you want to do and they all take energy.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You will be energized by spur-of-the-moment social happenings. You'll enjoy the company of a variety of characters. Even those you normally don't favor will have something to offer you.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (April 29). You'll learn about new subjects and will find one so fascinating that you'll follow it through the entire year. You'll make a savvy investment in May. Believe in yourself and follow through — that's key. A wound heals in July. August shows you either building or redesigning a home, or making a move. Cancer and Aries people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 25, 10, 22, 17 and 50.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "What is a trine in astrology?"

When two planets are 120 mathematical degrees apart from each other (one-third of a circle), they're said to be trined. The trine is a beneficial aspect that brings stability to a situation. Like the Great Pyramid in Egypt, that triangular shape is strong enough to withstand eons of wear and tear. Trined planets may be so secure and comfortable in each other's presence, in fact, that the situation at hand may take on a life of its own. Let's say that Jupiter trines Mercury. You may find yourself on the receiving end of kudos galore, which is great as long as you can keep up with your gazillion e-mails and keep your server from crashing. Forward momentum is nearly impossible to stop once set in motion, and the trine definitely greases the wheels of inertia unless you deliberately apply the brakes. Too much of a good thing can get out of control. Think of the trine like this: You're holding a beautiful cup, and someone's pouring you a refreshing beverage. You have to know when to say when, or that cup is going to overflow and ruin your grandmother's heirloom tablecloth. Don't get greedy.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Why are Taurus comedians so funny? This grounded sign tends to find humor in things that many people can relate to, turning commonplace situations into extraordinary laughs. On the subject of birthdays, earthy Taurus Jerry Seinfeld says, "You know you're getting old when you get that one candle on the cake. It's like, 'See if you can blow this out.'"

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