Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

Aggressive Mars continues through the spiritual territory of Pisces. Soul searching isn't just a pastime, it's a preoccupation. But you don't always have to look inward to discover your inner world. It reveals itself in everything you do, from getting dressed to doing your work to kicking back. You're everywhere you go.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). A motley crew of characters awaits, and you're sure to find joy in their company. You'll be laughing, too — sometimes at them, sometimes with them. But you're well-intended either way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). An old idea jumps up and down in your mind, yelling, "Give me another chance!" What's the harm? Revamp, rethink and tweak away. This time it just might work, but more importantly, the process is fun.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It's perfectly acceptable to say "no" to something good because you're looking for something better. Stand by your original idea, at least for today. It's all an experiment, anyway — right?

CANCER (June 22-July 22). A shy moment is a missed opportunity. You won't meet that attractive stranger in the next seat by expecting him or her to make the first move. An understanding smile from you encourages interaction, if it's to be had.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Money may feel tight, but penny-pinching is definitely not your style. Still, a little self-control serves you well. A project that encountered delays last month heats up once again.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (April 8). Though you think you're living just like everyone else, you impress the world with your originality this year. You can't help but be unique, and your perspective enlivens every connection you make. Work your plan this month. If you don't have one, creating one this week is lucky. June brings lucrative opportunities. Virgo and Gemini people adore you. Lucky numbers are: 39, 20, 5, 31 and 4.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Congratulations! You made yourself available for that teachable moment by simply remaining open to anything. Humbleness has its place, and you intuitively know when and where that is.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Between the emotional weather and the actual weather, you're dealing with the elements today. Others are counting on you to be the peaceful one. Take a deep breath, exhale, and oblige them.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your ideal day can be a big part of your real day. You make it happen. You're thinking a little greener now, too, and it feels good to use your own energy to make a difference.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov.

22-Dec. 21). Going forward feels hard for a reason. Perhaps it's that you have yet to fulfill previous obligations. Once the past is wrapped up and tied with a lovely bow, you march on with a clear conscience.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Embrace formality. Dress up. You add the glamour that's needed to make ordinary happenings seem magical. Still, in the end, it's your easygoing attitude and infectious laugh that strengthen your bond with others.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Others are fascinated with you, so you may as well enjoy this, or even milk it! Friends love to get to know you better by seeing the people you grew up with, if only in pictures, and hearing about the places you've been.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You imagine you can sort out the world through meditation and quiet reflection. Sometimes that's possible, but not now. Clarity really comes from jumping in and taking an active part.

FORECAST FOR THE WEEK AHEAD: Mercury, ruler of communication and day-to-day dealings enters the high-energy sign of Aries this week. There are those moments you look around and wonder: Why is everybody shouting? It's because thoughts and urges suddenly seem so important they lose all self-consciousness in their expression. No use trying to control this or going around shushing everyone, especially when you're probably a bit effervescent yourself. Midweek, Venus does a pirouette into Gemini, and it's time for a guessing game. Will the real face of love please stand up? No, no. That would be too obvious. No fun, no fun at all. Real love has many faces, and it wouldn't be real love if we didn't try to accept them all. Next topic: Friday the 13th will be far from a spook show. The sun and Pluto align fortuitously to dispel unpleasant "curses" and change the paradigm, globally and personally. These kinds of changes don't necessarily happen overnight, but they could. When you change, so does the world. So consider a radical idea on this formerly "bad luck" day: All evidence is pointing to this — the universe may be secretly on your side.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Patricia Arquette plays a psychic on the NBC drama "Medium." I predict that Arquette will encounter her own extrasensory abilities through her character research and interviews with various mystics. Aries like Arquette have the strength to appreciate the unique gifts of others, and with a childlike curiosity they usually ask the right questions that get people to open up to them.

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