Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

The Aquarius moon is stellar for technological pursuits, and with the sun in Aries, the newer the better. Lives can be improved, what's lost is found, the difficult is made easy — and all it takes is a well-written line of computer code. Even those who are not technologically savvy are still vulnerable to becoming smitten with a dandy gadget.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You will achieve what you say you want. But will it make you happy? If you say it right, it will. Be specific. Then be more specific. And when you think you've nailed it, be even more specific than that.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There's some flexibility in your plan, which is key. This will allow you to change course when a truly wonderful opportunity comes along — which is likely to happen within the next five days.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You smile and look approachable. The aura of class that surrounds you will tell the world that you're important. You let your confident demeanor speak for you and attract the right kind of attention.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Someone will ask you to dance — maybe not actually, but metaphorically — and you shouldn't turn down the offer. It's only for one "song." The momentary mingling, moving and having fun will do you good.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). This is a lucky day because of the opportunity it will present to you in the afternoon. You will get the chance to balance the imbalanced, right a wrong or finish what you started.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You think the opinions of others don't matter to you, but in fact, they have a strong bearing on your productivity. You work quickly and well when you can feel the approval of those around you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Whatever you are playing today, go for the difficult levels of the game. Challenge ignites passion. If it's too easy for you, there's nothing to set your heart aflame.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There is a way to bring your mind to the better side of a situation. You do this well today. Where others hear noise, you hear music. Where they see ugliness, you see potential.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You don't need to get involved in every good idea that comes along. One or two are all that you can handle at once — and are all that are necessary to improve your lot.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Taking a break from your usual routine will be necessary for your personal growth, especially if your routine includes a lot of stuff that is "good for you." Being too good gets tiresome.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You will shine brightly, not by way of your own accomplishment, but by way of a friend's. As your sign mate Edith Wharton said, "There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it."

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The bigger your plans the bigger the roadblocks. But luckily, you've attracted some equally lofty dreamers along the way, and together you'll get the heavy machinery needed to clear your path.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (April 8). This year you will defy convention and blaze your own path. Your unique expression will make a difference. A quiet place of your own will be the haven from which you are able to work at the highest levels of productivity. New friends will be captivated by your daring style in June. September brings group travel. Leo and Pisces people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 23, 15, 29 and 17.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "Now that Pluto's been downgraded to non-planet status, can it still be useful in astrology?"

Absolutely, yes! The moon and the sun aren't technically "planets," either, but do you think astrology is going to ignore their importance? No, my friend, Pluto is here to stay, no matter whether you call it a planet or an asteroid or an outer-space dirtball. However you want to classify it, it's part of our system. So how are we to use the energy of the poor, underestimated Pluto? True, he is traditionally the god of the underworld and has a questionable way with women, but that's no reason not to like the guy. Pluto symbolizes transformation. Wherever you find Pluto brooding in your chart, that's where you need to focus your efforts on change. Only by transforming that sector of your life can you truly evolve as a person. Pluto in Virgo in your 10th house? Change your health habits and then make a career out of it. Pluto in Libra in your fourth house? Time to change the family dynamic. Get going!

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Riding high on the vampire craze that has swept the globe is young Aries actress Kristen Stewart, who plays Bella of the "Twilight" series. Venus in Pisces reveals this rising star to have great powers of intuition, especially in matters of love. Her moon in Libra signifies a deeply romantic and poetic nature. Jupiter in Cancer suggests that she is luckiest when her home life is settled and normal.

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