Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

The moon transits from Aries, the warrior, into Taurus, the sign of money and luxury. You might be willing to pay more for the goods that delight your senses, and you won't be the only one. For those who are in the business of moving merchandise that makes others feel pampered, beautiful and rich, today the products will sell themselves.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The warmth you naturally radiate today enhances your relationships. Social happenings bring out your best and remind you how good it feels to be around nice people.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The timing is right to spend a little money on your physical aspect. Be it a massage or a spa treatment, some TLC will yield tangible benefits for at least two weeks.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Come to think of it, your mischievous side hasn't been out in a while. You used to be known for your jovial pranks. Bring it back for a second, and make a few friends smile.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). When someone tells a joke in a group and you laugh, the others will laugh, too — not because it's hilarious, but because you are a leader and your attitude is contagious. You'll bring people up.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You'll get the chance to show your true grit. Your perseverance earns you a favorable review among your bosses and colleagues. You are becoming known as the person who gets the job done, no matter what.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You worry that a recent concern may hurt someone you care about, even though you feel it was handled well. Don't worry. The most important thing is to stay true to your vision. In the long run, your friend will understand.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You'll be spreading that easy charm and good will you're so famous for. And it's a good time for it, too, because a lot of people around you need some inspiration.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You might not be Rachael Ray, but you know your way around the kitchen and even have a few things you make really well. Once in a while, it's good to make food for people. It's the original social networking application.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You are willing to risk more than the average Joe. You're not walking a tightrope; you're running it. Who knows how long you can keep that up? Slow down! The view is nice from your current height.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). If you were playing dice, you would have already gotten four Yahtzees. Things are just clicking for you today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You feel like revisiting your old stomping grounds. Is that a sentimental plea to return to a simpler time? No, you just like those places because they made you who you are today. And you like who you are.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There are two kinds of people in the world: doers and talkers. You know which one you are. Don't be distracted by all the hubbub around you. You have somewhere to go, and you know what you need to do to get there.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (March 18). You will succeed due to your increased powers of observation. You notice more than you normally would and, therefore, will make powerful connections with those who will love you or help you move to the next level in your career, or both! Your family thrives because of your help and loyalty through the fall. Gemini and Libra people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 33, 16, 14, 28 and 10.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "Some people say the fourth house represents mother, and some say it represents father. Which is it?"

Well, that depends on which parent was the most prominent in your childhood development. In so-called "traditional" families, this is usually the mother, but your situation may be different. In general, the fourth house represents "home." This is your sanctuary, the place where you feel safe and snug — whether that's the childhood home of your memories or your current 3-story walkup apartment with the view of an alleyway; whichever has the most emotional tug on your heart. It could even be, say, your grandmother's house, where the family used to gather for holiday dinners back in the day. The nurturing, touchy-feely moon is the natural ruler of the fourth house — no wonder! If you're using the fourth house to symbolize your mother, then the 10th house (directly opposite) would symbolize your father. Children who moved around a lot often have Mercury, the planet of travel, in their fourth house. If you have Saturn in your fourth house, it could symbolize that you were raised by a grandparent or your mother had you late in life.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: She went from working at Burger King to finding her own royal title and taking the entertainment industry by storm. Queen Latifah's work in music, film and television has earned her a Golden Globe, a Grammy and two Screen Actors Guild awards. She has an excellent chart for an artist, with her natal sun and Mercury in intuitive Pisces and her moon in the sign of the entertainer — Leo.

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