ArcaMax

With people close to us, trust is built moment by moment. We see them under pressure, in joy and boredom, in disagreement and routine. It's not who shows up in kindness that matters. It's who shows up in kindness even when it's hard. The square of Venus and Uranus suggests we assess reliability based on history and present conduct, as the truth of character is an aggregate of the two.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Today brings the same old scene but with brand-new emotions. Your feelings are just one part of you talking to another part of you. There's no need to broadcast the message now because it feels special and safe to work it out in your own private world.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Why tolerate a stale environment when there is so much out there that could inspire you? Wonder is possible, and it's likely, but you have to move. Any direction will do. You don't have to go far. You just have to go.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Self-censoring is smart when it's part of the job, aids a negotiation or upholds the level of professionalism required. Hopefully, though, you don't have to hold back with your nearest and dearest. Who can you really be yourself around?

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Adding complicates. Subtracting simplifies. What can you ditch today? Sell it, give it away, toss it or drop it -- boom, done. That's the move that'll actually make your life better.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Life is moving too fast to make gradual moves today. Get caught up in the swirl. There's no reason to resist. Sudden disruptions are working in your favor. You'll adapt as quickly as you need to.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It's not fair to treat everyone the same because everyone is different, with different needs and expectations. Instead, you aim for peaceful dealings, staying aware of what that requires given the person involved and the situation at hand.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Trust yourself. You're trustworthy! And if you doubt it, trust yourself anyway and forge ahead as if you have every reason to believe you'll get there eventually. Confidence is attractive, so you'll magnetize whatever you need to make things happen.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Socializing in any way whatsoever will fall under the category of building your network. It's an extremely productive way to use your time today, even though it looks, from the outside, like a lot of fun -- also true!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Self-compassion isn't only about finding comfort and stability when things go wrong; it's also about placing yourself in environments where things are very likely to go right. Play the low-stakes game and get a few wins under your belt.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You're in no mood to explain yourself, and it's better anyway if you don't. Your enigmatic presence will be powerfully felt. People will bring their imagination to your story, and they will feel oddly attached to their version of you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Imagine the very ground beneath you loving you the way a good parent loves their child. You belong to this place, and you can feel it on a primal level today as you move the world and the world moves you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You'll receive indirect requests, soft invitations and mere hints that others are seeking your company. Tune in or miss out, because following subtle suggestions will lead to some of the most promising and interesting connections.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 8). It's your Year of Receptivity, when you hoist the sail of joy and let the wind do the rest. Receiving fuel, inspiration, help, love and more puts you in entirely different territory. Exploration is a thrill. You'll learn the lay of the land, then establish new purposes and build them with the help of a worthy team. More highlights: Relationships flourish with fun and togetherness. Family expands. Taurus and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 24, 18, 7, 31 and 44.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: With well over 100 credits in her filmography, Academy Award-winning actress Mary Steenburgen aligns with the Aquarian energy of standing out without necessarily trying to. Her ability to blend humor, empathy and depth gives her a magnetic uniqueness that feels ahead of the curve, an Aquarian hallmark. Steenburgen will bring her warm star power to the new comedy "Let's Have Kids," about two best friends who decide to get pregnant simultaneously.

For more Holiday magic, visit HolidayMathis.com. To find out more about Holiday Mathis and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

Copyright 2026 Creators Syndicate Inc.