Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

The Aquarius moon is a zany one, and even the pragmatic Virgo sun will bend to her eccentric inclinations. Everyone knows that without experiencing a bit of silliness, it's difficult to know what to take seriously. As a bonus, the Virgo sun will find a practical application for some of the madness. For instance, teams bond over the odd fun.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You aren't afraid of those who are quick to anger. A temper indicates strong feelings, after all, and you want to be near that kind of passion. When the sparks fly, they catch on to you in a favorable way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You admire someone who is deeply creative, mostly because you can relate. You will get a clue as to what inspires this person, and you'll be similarly encouraged by the same stimulus.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Can you be diplomatic and still be true to yourself? You will wonder this as you observe others making statements that are annoyingly correct and subverting the truth in order to keep the peace. Dare to take a stand.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Waste no time in getting mad. There's something wonderful that comes out of a mistake. Anyway, if things went exactly as planned all the time, you'd surely get bored.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The environments and activities that seem so regular to you are, in fact, novel to someone else. There will be a "tourist" in your world. As you show this person around, you'll realize how unique your lifestyle really is.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You have a special talent for managing children and those who act like them. Your playful nature will be highlighted, and you'll easily come up with many games and amusements.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You don't find much amusement in large spectacles or sensational news. Your profound appreciation for subtle and detailed work makes it possible for you to enjoy yourself in quiet, unassuming circumstances.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There's a fine line between leadership and dictatorship. You'll be among those who appreciate your guidance, as long as they can readily see what's in it for them.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There's no question that you would lay down your life for the ones you love. That doesn't mean you never get angry or edgy with them. Show the breadth of your love by being patient. Also, extend the benefit of the doubt.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

Participating in a group will have an overwhelmingly positive impact on your day. You'll embrace your humanity as you react to the stories, hardships and triumphs of your fellows.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You'll be working with new people. You may be in a position to choose your colleagues, either by hiring or partnering with them. Go for qualified candidates who understand the culture of your working environment.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You are seldom at a loss for words, but what happens this afternoon will have you thinking before you speak. It's likely that the wisest thing to say cannot be verbalized anyway. Your open heart needs no announcement.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 1). Your inherent understanding of fair trade will serve you well as you create mutually beneficial arrangements. This month brings the kind of riches that make you truly happy. You stumble onto a fantastic idea in October. See it through to the final stage. Persistence pays off in March. June brings relationship magic. Gemini and Pisces people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 30, 15, 43, 2 and 29.

YOUR MOON SIGN: (part two) Do you know what your moon sign is? It's easy to find out by looking in an astrology book or keying "moon sign" into a search engine. If it turns out that you're a Taurus moon, you are highly susceptible to the look, feel, taste, smell and sound of things. Taurus moon people have a preference for fine chocolate — and the concept of "thread count" is not lost on them! Some are so discerning in their tastes that less-than-fresh foods give them a tummy ache and less-than-gold jewelry gives them a rash. You can't blame them if they're willing to pay more for things when you consider the degree to which inferior products upset them. That's not to say they're hard to please. Simple, natural goodness can send them into a state of ecstasy. If your moon is in Gemini, the social aspects of life bring you great joy. You love to connect and communicate with others, and your soul is satisfied by sharing and learning. Gemini moon people are fresh, alert, hip and popular — it's the ideal moon for anyone who wants to do well in sales.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: She has multiple Grammy Awards, multiple millions of records sold and multiple planets in Virgo. She even has her own hotel! But Gloria Estefan is one Latin diva who doesn't let it go to her head. Virgo is an earth sign and its natives prefer to stay grounded in the things that make life truly sweet — family, hard work and, in Estefan's case, the music that keeps the world dancing.

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