Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

As a rule, talking politics or religion is often a bad idea at the dinner table. However, tonight represents an exception, at least in the case of religion, as Mercury, the planet named after the messenger of the gods, slips into the sign of the fish. Matters of spirituality are interesting to everyone. Sharing on the subject will no longer be taboo.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Here's an intimidating prospect for your opposition: This is your day to show what you're made of. Toughen up and defend what's yours. Or, even better, fight for what's not yet yours.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). If you like what you see in the mirror, you'll have a much better day. If you have to sit there a long while and stare into your own eyes until you find something to like, the time will be well spent.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You may feel like you're on the outside looking in. But is this really true? Or are you perhaps rejecting the friendly advances of others because you simply haven't been focused properly and were unable to see them?

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Doing things yourself builds character and strength. Plus, it's kind of fun. In fact, when you get a whiff of the delicious scent of independence, you may not wish to involve anyone else in your venture.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You'll be creative when it comes to romance and romantic when it comes to creativity. The two energies dance through your day, turning it into something worth waxing poetic over later.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You'll finesse your way through a conflict. It's not because you're afraid to fight, but because you are wise. You can tell it's not worth the breath you would expend arguing about it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Oh, that winning smile of yours. You usually use your charming powers for good, though today your world could use a little bad, too. Extra points if you can provoke shocking reactions from the neighbors.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You don't have to solve the world's problems in a day, and you certainly don't have to solve all of your own. It will help you to be less ambitious. Slow down and tackle one very small issue. Then celebrate.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You're feisty now. When others succeed, you'll think: That should be me. And when you succeed, you'll think: I could have done better. The fire inside you will be difficult, but not impossible, to control.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Just because you are able to do much of the day's work yourself doesn't mean you should. Utilize the expertise of others. The more help you get the better your results will be.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). When are you allowed to have fun? When the boss isn't looking? When the parents are out? Or just any old time you want to? Choose the last answer and this will be a most revealing day.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (March 1). Resolve to put self-critical voices to rest this month. Don't worry yourself about getting it right; just get it done. With the momentum of this mindset, you'll attain an important achievement by the end of April. Celebration includes June travel. New career opportunities come in July. Romantic bonds are forged in August. Virgo and Libra people adore you. Lucky numbers are: 10, 22, 3, 19 and 24.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "What's so special about lunar eclipses anyway?"

A lunar eclipse occurs when the sun casts the Earth's shadow onto the face of the full moon. Astrologically, this indicates some kind of gigantic culmination in your life. This is the grand finale, an ending, the finish line of some hugely important marathon you've been running for a very long time. Now, don't worry. Some endings we like, such as graduations or promotions that help us to leave an old job for one that's new and exciting. Even an engagement marks the end of your "single and looking" life, right? Of course, then there are those endings that can bring unwelcome news, too — such as a layoff or a breakup. But even these events are in your best interest and often turn out to be blessings in disguise. Lunar eclipses keep you moving in the right direction, even if that means knocking your caboose off of one track and onto another. The next lunar eclipse takes place on June 26, 2010, in the sign of Capricorn. It is just a partial eclipse, however, so the effects of it will not be felt as strongly as if the eclipse were total.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Happy birthday to rock royalty Roger Daltrey. This Pisces front man of The Who recently rocked the Super Bowl. He may be a sensitive, soulful Pisces, but his Mercury, the planet of communication, and Venus are both in the revolutionary sign of Aquarius. These planetary influences help to give Daltrey's artistic works an ever-young quality, as Aquarian energy is all about the future.

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