Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

Are you resisting some bit of technology that has taken the rest of the world by storm? This is an auspicious moment to get on board. There is so much zany and forward-thinking Aquarian energy zinging around that it will feel uncomfortable not to be getting hip to the times. The Capricorn moon helps us take practical action.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You have the perfect approach to a job. You have the wisdom that experience can bring, but you're also willing to try new things and adopt a fresh mindset. Your attitude is stellar.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your long task list is clogging up your head. Write down everything that's on your mind. Once you get it down on paper, you can organize your priorities. Also, there's an Aquarius who can help you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Fear of the unknown can be paralyzing for a pessimist. But an optimist can manage the unknown well, imagining that it might be more wonderful than anything that is known. That's why you'll be able to take a leap of faith today.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). If you try to escape from a problem, it will chase you. When you think you've lost it, it will surprise you by cropping up when you least expect it. The best way to avoid a problem is to solve it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You strike a graceful balance, and those around you will feel a great affinity for you. You're casual, yet serious. You will stay on task mostly, chatting just enough to keep the vibe pleasant.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You're likely to be surprised by your own zany moves. Perhaps they won't make sense, but do not be quick to categorize them as mistakes. "The heart has its reasons which reason knows nothing of." Blaise Pascal.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Did you ever walk into a room and realize that you no longer knew what you came in for? That's kind of how you feel about a relationship today. And it will take some doing to get your memory back, but you should try.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Long, long ago, you used the word "never," and, well, look at you now — doing the very thing you once "nevered." Your wonderful sophistication has led you here and will continue to take you to exciting places.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Life gets sweet just as soon as you ban all sarcasm and meanness from your repertoire. Furthermore, there is no reason to hang around anyone who dwells in these nasty tones.

CAPRICORN (Dec.

22-Jan. 19). You'll make something out of nothing. You'll astound others with your ability to do this. Your actions invite others to produce equally astounding results doing what they do best. Everyone learns from one other.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You respect yourself and carry yourself with great dignity. And you respect others. Therefore, you won't have to fight for respect. It will be given to you wholly and automatically.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It's remarkable how free you are. You are in the perfect place to follow your curious mind wherever it leads you, gathering a plethora of facts and experiences along the way.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 9). You'll recommit yourself to honing your talents this year. An exciting teacher shows up to help you improve your skills. You'll learn from friends and work with loved ones over the next 10 weeks. You'll create something truly useful and perhaps employ others in May. June brings a much-deserved vacation. Aries and Libra people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 19, 32, 17 and 50.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I'm an Aquarius, and I just moved to Los Angeles six months ago. I would have thought that in six months I could find a place to live, a job and some friends. Well, I'm still on my cousin's couch, I've had two jobs but neither stuck, and I'm friendless. I'm already considering moving back home. I am interested in learning about the entertainment industry, but I'm starting to think I might not have what it takes to "make it." Maybe I'm just a Midwest kind of person. What do you think?"

Give it a full year. Even a friendly Aquarius needs to give it a full year. Los Angeles was incorporated on April 4, 1850, and some astrologers would call it an Aries city. However, being the heart of the entertainment industry, I think it's more helpful to think of Los Angeles as a Leo. In fact, I think of her as the MGM lion — loud, proud and fierce, though trained (or tranquilized) enough to show up and roar on cue without snacking on the stagehands. You came to this intimidating city for a reason — to grow and explore. Don't let it beat you down so easily.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: He's a rock star of comedy, with his forceful delivery and fearless attack on controversial subjects such as race relations and politics. Aquarius Chris Rock was born when Mercury (communication) and Venus (love) were also in Aquarius. He and his fellow Aquarians share the guiding influence of Uranus, the planet of revolutionary change, invention and modern science.

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