Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

The Scorpio moon is an intense fellow and a bit of a poet, too. He'll brood and sulk, which would be annoying if it weren't for the fact that all of his internal drama leads to moments of beautiful inspiration and art. So if you're feeling melancholy yourself, be sure to chase the feeling until it blossoms into a creative impulse worth following.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Enjoy a quiet day. You need this after all the craziness of the past few weeks. If you can stay home, do. Warming foods and soft fabrics are the order of the hour. And maybe a little indulgence.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Unlike a lot of people you know, you tend to make your goals quietly and let your actions speak for themselves. There will be some considerable quiet successes with one of your latest resolutions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You finally managed to get off the roller-coaster ride you were on, so when the invitation comes for another unpredictable thrill, you're right to be cautious. Reflect and regroup. You'll know your direction shortly.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Turning out quality work consistently is not an act: It's a lifestyle. Lately, you've been trying to tighten up your work regimen, and you're starting to see results. Keep at it and the rewards will come.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You just got home, so you're not anticipating another trip. But you might have to adjust your activity forecast when an interesting invitation arrives. When have you ever turned down a new adventure?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Some people are like a tidal wave. They surprise you and then sweep you away. You are more like the rising tide. Less dramatic, but more inevitable. You are set to enjoy a quiet victory.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). They need to invent a new word. Something bigger than amazing, ingenious or exquisite. What you feel today is like a new color or a new sound. It's perfect. It's better than perfect.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You are usually the cheerleader in your circle, but lately you've needed someone else to do the cheering. This is when you know who your friends really are. You will be surprised at how loved you are and by how many.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Taking the long way home is a great way to start seeing things from a new perspective. Really, any disruption from routine will do wonders. You have been bored with your groove, and now you'll do something about it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You are faced with a situation in which you once would have said exactly what you thought, filter off.

Now you know better. The edge of that sharp wit is being slowly softened, and you are a more successful person for it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Even though you don't usually pronounce judgment on people with different values, you still feel uneasy around a new acquaintance. Don't doubt your intuition. It's OK to be kind and cautious at the same time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The holidays were great for your spirits. For your pocketbook, not so much. You're just now getting caught up. That's what makes this an excellent time to do some financial planning for the year ahead.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 5). Your popularity is on the rise this year. You find ways to create fun. Friends flock to you, and you have just the kind of romantic ties you've always wanted. You make a game out of the more tedious aspects of work, and because of this, your colleagues have a blast being around you. Invest in education in May. Pisces and Taurus people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 42, 10, 24 and 20.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: ARIES: Forgive yourself first, and you'll easily gain the forgiveness you seek from someone else. TAURUS: Someone who has taken a ride on the roller coaster of love will be able to appreciate your impressive emotional evenness. GEMINI: A trendy restaurant or activity will inject a tired relationship with a big dose of excitement. CANCER: For a relationship to work, you'll need to overlook a few of your minor grievances. LEO: The solution to a lifestyle problem will bring you closer to your loved ones, as well. VIRGO: You have answers, but only give them if your loved ones are posing a question to you. LIBRA: You make better choices when a certain someone is there to encourage and support you. SCORPIO: Flirty fun is in store, and you'll come across as bold and adventuresome. SAGITTARIUS: You'll grow in confidence as the weekend progresses. Keep talking yourself up. CAPRICORN: To stay close with your nearest and dearest, you may have to draw boundaries to keep outsiders from infringing. AQUARIUS: Don't get so swept up in nurturing someone else that you forget to take care of yourself. PISCES: Like hot chicken broth on a bitterly cold day, the love you feel in your heart warms you from head to toe.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Sagittarius and Scorpio will be big players in the romance scene as they take turns being empowered by the moon. The charisma charge is applied to Scorpio first, and this sign puffs up with pride at all the attention, capturing the interest of Sagittarius. Then, when Sagittarius grows in charm through Saturday and Sunday, Scorpio returns the interest and surrenders to Sagittarian enchantments.

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