Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

Venus is even lovelier and more ethereal than usual as she pirouettes through the first degrees of Pisces. And as she blends her essence with the Gemini moon it seems perfectly acceptable for humans to wax poetic about the spirit of love without having to prove it in any tangible way. For now the feeling is proof enough.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your concentration is extraordinary now. Caution: Spending too much on any one task, especially at a computer, is dangerous to your physical alignment. Take stretching breaks.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It's an unusual day. It seems that your recklessness and risk-taking are being rewarded. That's because you make the poetic choice to be reckless with your creativity and take risks with your heart.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Why use your free time for tried and true activities you've already perfected when you can use it to get utterly flustered and frustrated with new endeavors? The real fun is in exploring exuberant imperfections.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You discover where you're weak, which gives you the opportunity to attract the perfect teammate who is strong in that area. Together you can make miracles happen.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Maybe you can never know the secret heart of your loved one, but at least you can accept that he or she has a right to it. You're honored and adored for giving others enough space in which to honor and adore you.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 28). This year is a departure from your usual responsible self. You're still responsible, but for what? The "what" is changing. You no longer enable others to be weak. Tough love has benefits in February. March brings the fulfillment of a career aim. Wedding bells ring in April. Investments pay in October. Aries and Leo connections are fruitful. Your lucky numbers are: 10, 4, 6, 23 and 18.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You're popular, compassionate and constantly in motion. You really rise to the level of the people you surround yourself with, so make sure they're worthy of your admiration.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Aries sun-sign people aren't the only warriors of the zodiac. Every sign, even peace-loving Libra, has the warrior energy somewhere in their natal chart. You fight well today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Can you love the dark, brooding, self-indulgent side of your partner, as well as the cheery, supportive side? If you can, you're blessed with the soul-satisfying power of unconditional love.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov.

22-Dec. 21). You'll find many opportunities to perform a magic conversion. Leftover food becomes a delicious casserole. Barren ground transforms into a place to play. Unhelpful feelings become seeds of compassion.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). If you had to live without your distress, you just wouldn't feel like yourself. That's the point of today's activities — to draw you into a different version of yourself, one that believes life was meant to be easy.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Business continues, if only in your head. You use downtime to strategize. Easy gains are possible, but you lead with your integrity, putting that before any hope of short-term profit. Positive results are assured.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You're right for a job. Others may be more qualified, but that doesn't make them more right. Believe the position is yours. By going forward, you learn that the only credential required is fearless action.

FORECAST FOR THE WEEK AHEAD: The Aquarian solar transit moves us into the future with what feels like increasing speed each year. But for all its love of gadgetry and fascination with theory, the giving spirit is really what Aquarian energy is all about. The technological implications of the sign will hopefully forward philanthropic causes. Aquarian goodwill is well-illustrated wherever technology meets humanity — like when Microsoft mogul Bill Gates not only donates billions of dollars to end some of the world's suffering, but convinces other billionaires like Warren Buffet to do the same. This week can be powerfully spent executing your own humanitarian gesture. Of course, it doesn't have to be anything on a grand scale. Small and selfless acts invoke the essence of Aquarian healing. But the best part is, no matter how much you give, somehow you'll have more than you started with by the end of the week. Thursday, a full Leo moon highlights the muse or muses in your life. If your muse hasn't shown up for the job lately, or is doing less than his or her share, then Thursday is an ideal time to trade up!

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Angelic songbird Sarah McLachlan lets music be her muse and her incredible voice deliver the calling. As exemplified by such phenomenal recordings as "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy" and, most recently, the spectacular holiday-themed "Wintersong," McLachlan's artistry lies in the fact that, like a true Aquarius, she's always open to trying something new.

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