Horoscopes by Holiday for Oct. 14
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Some days it seems that the brilliant ideas are sprinkled down from angels on high or come gift-wrapped by muses in our midst or inspiring outside forces we can’t steer or regulate. Then there are days like today, mentally cloudy and the fog isn’t giving favors. It’s not impossible to get the cognitive gears running. Think of it as a DIY opportunity.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). People try to show one another the best parts of themselves. Just remember that others, no matter how polished they may seem, have ridiculous, embarrassing and insecure sides that they hide, just like you do.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). At the heart of innovation is a desire to understand what others need and align with what they want. For problem-solvers, seeing a problem in action is an opportunity and a gift.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There you go again, striving to exceed any expectations that others may have of you. Stop and consider what’s being asked. Also, what’s the least you could do to fulfill this? Less is more today.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). It is impossible to be kind without knowing what the other person needs in the moment. Sometimes, kindness is hands-on help; other times, it’s looking away, giving others a chance to save face.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). No one is good at everything. You, like the others, win in certain areas and lose in other areas. Value the ways in which you are winning, especially if they do not fall into a highly visible category that is celebrated by the world.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). For many, articulating an argument is easier than trying to understand the other side’s point of view. But without some degree of willingness to understand, formulating arguments is pointless.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Relationship building is about trust and creating an environment that tolerates failure. There’s more fun and innovation happening where people feel safe enough to relax, be creative and offer out-there ideas.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Perhaps this fear of commitment you’re experiencing is wisdom. You don’t want to chain yourself to a schedule or goal without first considering what you really need to flourish.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ll find it hard to like things that lack glamour. You’re conscious of a need to either find a glamorous light in order to view the scene or to create glamour where there was none.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). People may not share your vision, or may not share it with the same amount of passion that is coming so readily to you. It’s not something to get hung up about. They’ll catch up later.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). People you love don’t have to do anything in particular to inspire you. You’ve been known to make beautiful things for loved ones for no reason at all. The creative mood will strike.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Before you agree to plans, self-questioning to discover what’s in it for you might keep you from wasting your efforts on endeavors that are not worthwhile and will not tie into what fuels or fulfills you.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 14). You have a relentless drive, best applied to your own projects as most teams and people would be hard-pressed to match your intensity. So you’ll be gentle with the others while you turn this focus to milestones you’ll reach in January and April. Blossoming relationships will seem to add breadth to your soul. Gemini and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 13, 20, 21 and 4.
HOW TO WORK THE MERCURY RETROGRADE (INSTEAD OF LETTING IT WORK YOU): As the planet of communication backs it up, we get to review our recent history in a new light. To make the most of this introspective and retrospective time, here are Mercury’s top suggestions. (Part One) ARIES: Pare down your needs of others. You are fiercely independent by nature, but lately, you may have sensed that you have grown to rely on certain individuals to a greater degree. Mercury’s retrograde helps you see where that help might have come at too steep a cost for you, or perhaps it led you into a false sense of security or an unnecessary state of co-dependency. TAURUS: Listen 10% more. Though you already feel like you listen very well, try to do it better anyway because listening well will lead to an abundance of benefits, including but not limited to: a more comprehensive understanding, tolerance that comes easy, natural affinity, better relationships and material and financial benefit.
CELEBRITY PROFILES: He recorded his first album at 14 years old, and the love songs just keep coming for Grammy Award-winning recording artist Usher. The Libran artist has said that his mother is his best friend — not so unusual for someone born under a relationship-oriented Libra sun. Usher’s moon, which represents mothers, is in Leo, the sign of children, creativity and the entertainment industry. Check, check and check!
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