Horoscopes by Holiday

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You are not a relentlessly spontaneous person, and yet you have been known to take surprising turns toward grand adventures at a moment's notice. Today, there will be an unexpected temptation to do so once again.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You've been guided by mentors. Some of them showed you what to do, and others what not to do. Now you'll hold fast to those fine nuggets of wisdom.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You have access to more options than you used to have and will therefore be inspired in new directions.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your work requires you to be skilled in many areas, but the one that will stand out the most now is sales.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your goal must be interesting enough to persuade and seduce you even when you've lost energy, momentum and funding. Keep dreaming until you hit on something really juicy.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Getting informed is easy once you decide it's important. Right now, it will be a vital part of making a good impression.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You are a lifelong learner. Sometimes you're drawn to formal education, but lately it seems that the whole world is your classroom.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Happy accidents happen to you because you want them to. You are prepared for such events.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

You'll be a fascinating addition to the group, regardless of how you supplement the conversation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The French playwright Albert Guinon said, "When everyone is absolutely against you, it means that you are absolutely wrong - or absolutely right." The latter case will be yours today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You will meet worthy opposition. Get on the same page as your teammates and fellow leaders.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). One close friend is not enough. You need at least three or four to help you celebrate and manage your life.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 28). Your actions will have a tremendously positive effect on your environment. The loving gestures you exchange in October help you to feel secure in your relationships, which are your personal kingdom. Romance develops through November. Firm in your convictions, you'll make important deals in January. Scorpio and Leo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 11, 24, 39 and 26.

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