Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

The conjunction of Venus and Neptune seems a dim memory now, but try not to forget about the interesting developments in love and spirituality that have recently occurred. Follow through with connections. Make a few phone calls. There's a lull in the action as the moon goes void of course, so it will be easier to get people on the line.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The very old and the very young will need your patient, gentle assistance. Helping in this way connects you to your higher self and brings a sense of peace and calm.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You'll apply yourself to a task for which you feel extremely capable. However, mistakes are still a possibility. So even though you believe in yourself, leave room to listen and learn from others.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Each action you take, even during your downtime, contributes to your success. You start tomorrow off right by doing positive things with your evening hours. Take the time to care for your body and mind. Go to bed early.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Hopefully, you'll put yourself in a position to lead others, because you will make an excellent guide. When people wander away from what's important, you'll get them back on track.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). A project or relationship is coming to its natural conclusion, at least for this chapter. Keep in mind the cyclical nature of life. Endings are also beginnings. Stay upbeat. Move toward the sun.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). People put so much trust in you that they are likely to ask you to do things that are difficult and inconvenient, if not impossible. It's like they think you're a superhero. And maybe you are.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Stay strong and confident. Don't be tricked into thinking that other people know more than you. They know different, not more. And you are capable of learning whatever you need to know to grow.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You've done an excellent job with a project. Make sure people hear about it. You'll find a way to talk about how happy you are with the results without sounding like you are tooting your own horn.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your scene livens up as you get something you didn't expect. You enjoy being thrown a bit off balance because it requires you to spring into action, adjusting to meet the demands of the moment.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You might not fit naturally into a group or situation, but with a little ingenuity, you'll find a way to groove with the others.

In fact, it's not difficult for you to carve out an incredibly cool niche for yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You are talented at forecasting. Peek into the future. Consider the long-term results of your actions. Don't take the easy route unless you're sure that it is also the best route.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You are on the radar for higher-ups. Someone is considering you for a special job. Socially, you are also in demand. And you're so intuitive that you may be able to feel people thinking about you.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 11). You will accomplish what you set out to do. So the key is to consciously make your goals instead of settling for the unconscious aims that come from a less ambitious and optimistic part of you. Sweet supporters come out of the woodwork over the next five weeks. A cash bonus in May gets you off to a lucrative start. Libra and Gemini people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 10, 4, 23 and 18.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I'm so focused on my children, getting them to their activities and caring for them, that I often pass a mirror and cry. I'm dumpy! I always thought I'd be a cool mom, glamorous — or at least kept up. What is a Libra to do to get back to being presentable?"

In this era of celebrity moms, it's easy to get caught in the trap of thinking that unless you're rocking the hair, makeup and wardrobe, you're just not pretty enough to be caring for your kids. But, dear Venus-ruled Libra, I truly believe that right now you are more beautiful than you have ever been in your life. Even dressed as a bag lady. Even with a few extra pounds on you. Even without a good haircut. The love that you pour into your children makes you beautiful. It can't help but be this way. It's a function of loving another person so much that you would die for them — in some ways, you do. You will lose track of yourself. That's part of the deal. And when it's important to you, you'll re-create yourself. But never lose sight of the fact that you are a great beauty because of who you are on the inside.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Both of Aquarius Jennifer Aniston's parents are actors, and yet this bright star of the screen still had to earn her way into the limelight. The assortment of odd jobs she had before she hit the big time has informed many of her acting roles and given her performances an authenticity that keeps audiences coming back for more. Aniston has her natal Venus and Saturn (love and lessons) in fiery Aries.

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