Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

The mood lightens. The Gemini sun and the Aquarian moon are air sign co-conspirators determined to upset the status quo, shock the bourgeoisie and create plenty of friendly mischief and mayhem in the process. There will be worthwhile social shenanigans, and if you participate, you're sure to have an unforgettable night.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You're playing with the "big boys" today. Some will flaunt, brag and posture to intimidate you. Although, you'll probably be too busy trying to beat your last great score to pay any attention.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). This issue you've been bouncing back and forth about can be decided now, once and for all. If a risk is involved, take a chance on you — you can do it. When you believe in yourself, believe all the way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Just as a storm inspires the tree to take deeper root, noticing the turbulence in the world around you will trigger you to pull loved ones closer. These are the precious moments.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Maybe you have already been many people in this lifetime, but you still have many incarnations ahead of you. You will commit to a series of adjustments in order to become the person you want to be.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The mystery of you keeps unfolding. Someone who is getting to know you will be surprised at one of your quirky hobbies. Consider making this activity a more important part of your life.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (JUNE 12). It's your mission to spread joy. Through the next 10 weeks, you will be warmly received by new people and places. You'll document your life through pictures or other artistic forms. Relationships mature in August. Family additions happen in November. In winter, friends bring you business, and business brings you friends. Pisces and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 30, 2, 14, 39 and 18.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You are centered and calm. What seemed messy and dramatic yesterday can now be simply sorted through. New people will find your uncomplicated approach to life very attractive.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You're looking at the big picture. There have been losses in your life, but you won't see them that way. It's clear that you had to let go of something in order to embrace all you have now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You're discovering your own personal "Zen." It has a different meaning for you now than it did five years ago.

When you think about what brings you peace these days, you realize just how far you've come.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You'll be reminded of a past mistake. Whatever it was, this is another opportunity for you to forgive and forget. That's what it took to allow you to become who you are today.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Imagery is your fundamental language. Use it to make an improvement in a key relationship. See things working out. Maybe you're shaking hands with the person, or hugging. If you can see it, this future is inevitable.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your mind is sharp. You can make an intellectual argument for just about anything you want to prove. Now, connect those facts with real emotion and you'll have a major impact on others.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You are a healer. You have healed your own scrapes and bruises. You have healed your heart through more than one breakage. And now you will be supportive of a friend who is in the middle of a healing process.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: ARIES: Nothing is a waste of time in relationships. Look back and note what you've learned so far from the people you have loved. TAURUS: You haven't had time to pursue a certain interest — until now. You're lucky in love when you do. GEMINI: You'll be thinking short term, though your date may be thinking long term. CANCER: You might want to change something about yourself, but someone dear loves you the way you are. LEO: You're willing to let go of an old way of thinking so that you can have more fun with someone special. VIRGO: Be wary of making promises, especially if you feel pressured to do so. LIBRA: A kiss is not just a kiss. You'll get one that's loaded with emotion. SCORPIO: Quiet the critical voice that's keeping you from expressing yourself to your love. SAGITTARIUS: Someone will take a risk to be with you, perhaps by expressing their heart to you. Stay in the moment. CAPRICORN: You might fall for a person who is trying to sell you something. AQUARIUS: Speed dating or Internet dating is particularly lucky for you now. PISCES: Go to a sporting event — amorous vibes will flow freely there.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Gemini and Aquarius are simply dazzling this weekend as the sun and moon turn up dial on their wit, charm and beauty. Naturally, they are attracted to each other, though they have a funny way of showing it. An innocent passerby might think they dislike each other immensely — the arguing and teasing just doesn't seem friendly. But secretly each is eating up this sassy brand of attention.

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