Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

On this eve of the full moon, Mercury and Neptune form a conjunction in Aquarius. Mercury is the messenger of the sky, ruling all aspects of communication and mundane daily events. Neptune handles the realm of dreams and ideals. With these two planets aligned, you can increase your luck by telling someone about your dream.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). People snap to attention when you enter the room, not because they fear you but because they respect you. You're a gentle, unassuming powerhouse. Yes, those qualities can go together!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Just as soon as you make a rule for yourself, you break it. So what's the point? You're not in a mood to comply, even with your own requests. When you have less on your plate, you'll have more self-control.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). As anyone caught in cross-town traffic can attest, the shortest distance between two points may indeed take the longest amount of time. Get chummy with a Cancer or Scorpio and you'll learn about back roads and side streets.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). From a certain perspective, it seems this is an ordinary day in a long line of ordinary days. But look closer and you'll realize that something is growing and changing right under your nose — a marvel, really.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You have someone to spill your sorrows to, and you know better than to ruin this tie by venting too often. Your friend hasn't learned this lesson yet, so you'll be hearing an earful. That's what you get for having a generous heart.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your ability to get along with many types of people will smooth your way. You'll interact well with those who have unorthodox religious beliefs or political interests. Why take offense when none is intended?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The evidence is in, and you will be convinced beyond a shadow of a doubt: You are loved! You suspected this all along, but it feels wonderful to be told and shown.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There's a task you think of every day. You've procrastinated long enough. Why put off until tomorrow when you can put off until never? You'll feel a great wave of relief if you just remove it from your to-do list for good.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). A persistent problem remains. Change your approach. Lighten up. Become more experimental. Care less about the outcome, and just observe what happens when you change the variables of the equation.

CAPRICORN (Dec.

22-Jan. 19). Pitch your ideas. It doesn't matter whether you're chiming in about what to have for dinner or how to solve the country's financial crisis. You'll have the ear of those who will benefit from listening to another point of view.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Watch and understand the ties between people. Understanding how others are related and the affections, or lack thereof, they share will greatly enhance your social strategies.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Who says you have to be pushy to get things done? It's people that matter. What will be remembered about every interaction is the emotional timbre of it — not the actual events that occurred.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 27). You will experience many instances of spontaneous good fortune through the next 10 weeks, letting you know that you are on the right path. You'll be open to solutions, instead of trying to force preconceived notions onto the world. April brings a new living situation. Love and adventure fill your summer. Scorpio and Virgo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 19, 4, 33 and 19.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "My boyfriend and I are both water signs. What does this mean?"

Like a raindrop falling into the deep blue ocean, you blend seamlessly together. Water signs understand each other's changeable moods, and you can inspire each other artistically. Be sure to give each other space, however, so you don't suffocate and drown. You both do best when you balance couple time with alone time so that you can each meditate, create and chill out individually. While it is easy to hurt the feelings of this most sensitive of signs, you can delve deeply into emotional seas and avoid the surface talk (which you're not very good at, anyway). When difficult times touch your life, remember that as a water sign, you are adaptable — the way water can be liquid, ice or steam. Water signs are very intuitive, so it is important for you to listen to your inner wisdom in every situation. Don't be surprised if you and your sweetheart often call each other on the phone at the same time or finish each other's thoughts. You're both surfing the same wave.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: The angelic voice of Josh Groban fits as well into pop and rock music as it does into classical. Pisces are known for flexibility, which is a function of this sign's ability to empathize and align with different points of view. Groban has his natal sun and Mars in Pisces, indicating he will likely explore other areas of the entertainment field during his career, such as music production, writing or film direction.

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