Horoscopes by Holiday

On a day when the sun is trined (and Mars is very much at odds) with Pluto in social Aquarius, try not to judge a whole relationship by a single slice of time. Playing the long game means you care about the arc, not just this chapter. A disagreement, a lull or even a great stretch of no contact — none of it tells the full story. Zoom out. Look for patterns over time instead of letting one moment define everything.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You don't have to have your finger on the pulse of culture to know what's cool. Because your pulse is as tuned in as any. If it makes you happy, or interests you or intrigues you, it's worth pursuing.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Fun can be contagious, but not always. Mismatches happen. You might simply need a minute to warm up, or it may not be your kind of fun. When enjoyment is mutual, it tends to build. When it's consistently one-sided, something's off.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). By expressing your joy, you make life more joyful for everyone involved. Therefore, when you take the time to figure out what delights you, you're not only deepening your relationship with yourself, you're also bringing more happiness into the world.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Do you think someone is trying to impress you? Does it feel like you're being persuaded? Adored? Controlled? You're very sensitive to social dynamics and super-savvy about the motivations of others. Your decisions depend on accuracy here.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your friends are important to you, and they know it because you make sure of it. You show up dependably, as expected, and reach out unexpectedly, too, because the surprise has sweet impact.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). When they ask what you're up to, you throw them off the trail. Why? You shouldn't have to explain yourself. You're in the thrust of action. No need to slow down for anyone or catch anyone up. Ride your own momentum.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Not knowing where you're going with a project will be half the fun. You'll stick with the work until it tells you what it wants to be — the move of a true artist. You are open to forces bigger than logic and you respect their sway.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). What you do is not the totality of who you are. Still, melding with the verb will increase your vitality today. When you run, you're a runner. When you dance, you're a dancer. When you poeticize, you're a poet.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). A relationship is like a long car ride with a fellow driver — it's better to take turns at the wheel, or at least the passenger should agree to keep the driver entertained, so no one falls asleep. Is everyone doing their part?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You are the artist of your character, a work that is always being formed and reformed. In the end, what exists is what you made. There are no shoulds and shouldn'ts, only dids and didn'ts.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Some people just can't settle into the thankless work. They demand status without earning it. But those who skip paying their dues can't appreciate the scope of a functional operation. Don't enable entitlement.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Someone attractive led you into a scene that was, at the time, exciting, new and full of promise. Now things are different and you're reassessing your role here and the benefits to staying. This check-in keeps you from stagnation.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (May 26). It's your Year of the Confident Leap. Like a ballet dancer executing the gravity-defying dance, you avoid injury by avoiding hesitation or tentativeness. Commitment is king and your utter assurance makes life compelling. More highlights: Solid education leads to status and opportunities. You'll catch what you chase. A new spirit adds whimsy and romance to your social life. Taurus and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 1, 10, 11, 14 and 5.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Helena Bonham Carter reprises her role as Eudoria Holmes, the unconventional matriarch of the Holmes family, in the third installment of Netflix's "Enola Holmes" series. From her breakout role as Lucy Honeychurch in "A Room with a View" to countless subsequent roles adapted from famous literature, Carter applies bright intellectual Gemini wit to owning classic characters with her unforgettable take.

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