Horoscopes by Holiday

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Some days you just can't find what you're looking for. Either you are looking in the wrong place, or you have a mental block against finding it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). If you want to drop a habit, going cold turkey is the best route right now. You don't have time for struggle and toil.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You're very creative now and will try to make something of whatever resources you're given. The right tools and resources would be better, though.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). All gifts are mixed blessings. Even if you get the thing you want the most, you still have to maintain and protect it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).

You're in the best mood of anyone around. It's up to you to set a positive tone, and if you don't do it, things will quickly devolve. Take charge.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You'll bring a high level of responsibility to all you do. It's a good thing, too, as there are people you don't even know who depend on you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Each person you meet lives by a particular set of rules and preferences. Almost all of them are breakable, especially for someone with as much charm as you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You'll be nice to someone who doesn't deserve it. It's because of your own good manners and superior character.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You stand your ground, and you don't intrude on anyone else's.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The one who is supposed to be helping you is actually slowing you down. Be patient. See what you can teach.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The one who loves you with a pure and unconditional love will support your right to make a choice.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). A complex problem will unravel with the perspective of distance. Walk away. Take this up again next week. By that time you may be able to solve it instantly.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (July 12). You'll think further into the future - perhaps because you correctly assume there are many wonders on the horizon. And you'll act to make this true. August events change your approach to work. You'll organize yourself differently and make more money. Romance sweeps you off your feet in September. Scorpio and Aries people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 10, 22, 39 and 18.

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