Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, July 13, 2009:

This year, expect to take a stand and lead. At the same time, respond to others’ needs and ideas. Key people in your life could become more controlling. The only way to win here is not to play. If single, you wish for a deeper connection and could jump into a relationship too quickly. If attached, consider how you and your partner both can be right. Aries pushes you into the limelight.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) •••• Somehow your fiery side seems to waste away into nothing. Careful, as emotions peak and come to the forefront. How you say “thank you” could leave a long-term imprint.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ••• You know what you want, but your frustration builds if others don’t fall right into place. Careful with a boss, who clearly is pulling rank.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) •••• Ready or not, the time has come to network as much as you can. There is no such thing as knowing too many people. Perhaps not knowing others more deeply might be the only criticism.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) ••• Your stability and direction are much appreciated. Nevertheless, you need to make some important friends. You also might want to handle the unexpected and be clear about a course of action.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) •••• Reach out for others and be willing to see your life in a new light. People reveal yet another perspective. Someone might be on a crusade of some sort.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ••••• Let someone in on your thoughts. A totally different reaction from what you expected will surprise you. Evaluate your reaction too, but don’t necessarily change it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) •••• Listen to news; understand behind-the-scenes activity. Let others do what they want, because you are not in a position to run the whole show.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ••• Dive into work, though on some level you are on a roller-coaster ride. Listen to news that heads your way. Summon your ingenuity when facing a roadblock.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ••• Your ability to bypass a situation emerges. Consider restructuring your budget or making some changes. Others seek your opinion.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ••••• Revisit a situation; take a step forward. Stay in contact with your long-term needs; this introspection is important.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ••••• Establish better communication. A creative and perhaps revised approach, combined with more style, could draw more people in.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) •••• Stay in touch with what you have to offer and where you might be heading. What you come up with is unusual and dynamic. An associate or friend makes demands.