Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

Jupiter is the largest planet of our solar system, and he has a way of maximizing the energy of whomever he nears. The Venus and Jupiter conjunction that made Valentine's Day such a standout this year now becomes exact. The repercussions of your loving gestures are felt with immediacy. It's reassuring to know where you stand.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You'll be in a flirty mood and could say things that others should not take seriously — though they might. Be careful not to lead anyone on. You're more attractive than you know.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The silliness around you that held no magnetism yesterday now seems tempting. What would happen if you cut loose and had a little more fun? Would the others still respect you? Probably. Go for it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Because you are so in the flow of your work, things happen naturally and easily. You'll hop over the pitfalls that would have taken hours to work through in the past. And if you do make a mistake, you'll recover in no time.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You want something, but do you want it enough to work for it? A degree of discipline will definitely be required. Don't worry. Once you get going, this will not be as hard as you think it will be.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Instead of doing the thing that is the most fun, you'll do the thing that is the most necessary. And you'll know you are on a blessed path when those two actions are one and the same.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Chuck the baggage. You might be thinking that you just did this a month ago, but this is a recurring part of the process. You keep adding to your life, so in order to stay balanced, you need to keep subtracting, too.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Creative people like you love to explore, get caught up in new waves and spin out on irresistible tangents. You can do all of that and still be successful, so long as you limit the time you allow yourself to wander.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You don't like to boss people around, and yet you'll benefit from being a leader today. Make a list of what needs to be done, and then attain a willing helper. Your scene will be energized by the work you do together.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Not knowing what to do or how to do it should not deter you from your next step. If you don't know what to do, ask others for suggestions. And if you don't know how to do it, ask someone who does.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You are a skilled project manager. Someone requires your skills.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You'll be teaching others, though probably not formally. Your demeanor and mannerisms will be indicators as to how to behave. It will delight you to notice that others are following your lead.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You're needed. Usually, you like this fact. Today, you might wish that you were the needy one, as being strong all the time is a lot of pressure. Take care of yourself, relax and get more sleep. You'll feel better tomorrow.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 16). New interests will pique your curiosity. You'll have time to explore, and your life will be made rich by what you find. In March, someone will be inspired by your work and will acknowledge you in just the way that matters most to you. Your social status is on the rise in April. Confessions of love come in June. Gemini and Scorpio people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 1, 11, 20 and 14.

ASTROLOGAL TOPIC: FIXED ENERGY: The rock-solid, dependable “fixed” signs — Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius — bring stabilizing energy to any situation. When the rest of us are lost in the wilderness, the fixed signs are quietly turning sewing needles into compasses and leading us home. Fixed means “firmly attached,” and these signs have birthdays square in the middle of the four seasons. For example, earthy Taurus arrives in mid-spring, when seedlings have taken root, literally holding the ground in place when it rains. Leo makes her dramatic entrance in mid-summer, when the sun is at his scorching hottest. This fixed fire sign is the most optimistic and self-confident of the zodiac, and people gravitate to her light like moths to a flame. Steal a glimpse into your own secret desires — just gaze into the still, deep waters of a Scorpio’s eyes. This fixed mid-autumn water sign is like a cool, bottomless well from which one may continually draw inspiration. In the dead of winter, when everything seems bleak, Aquarians bring hope to the world and the will to hold on. These fixed air signs are the pioneers of the zodiac, building upon past discoveries while propelling humanity forward into new and exciting territory.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Aquarius Paris Hilton may be a famous blonde with a packed party schedule, but her successful enterprises under the Paris Hilton Entertainment umbrella (including fragrances, fashion and hair products) prove her business prowess, too. Mercury and Venus in Aquarius indicate a passion for futuristic forms of communication, and she's likely to stay on the cutting edge of social media.

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