Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, July 31, 2009: This year, dip into your creativity and manifest your goals. You could be slightly out of kilter when dealing with friends. Often, they are bellicose or demanding. If single, check out new people this year with extreme care, as someone might not be all you think. If attached, the two of you need time alone as a couple. You will start to relish and pine for these frequent getaways. Sagittarius ignites your imagination.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) •••• Take on a different perspective or reframe an emotional situation. You also could lose your temper. Your reactions and words could be difficult for the other party to take.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) •••• Deferring works only to an extent, but right now having your say could be close to impossible. Listen to what is being shared. Open up talks.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ••••• You have a lot of energy, and you know how to use it. Unfortunately, others could feel challenged by your actions. An expense might not be avoidable, but it will improve the quality of your life.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) ••• Emphasize efficiency and getting the job done. Look toward the weekend. Venus moves into your sign today, drawing many people and opportunities.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ••••• Sometimes you are unstoppable. Part of that gift is your enormous creativity. You can see a situation in many different ways because of your powerful flights of fantasy.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ••• You could be preoccupied with a personal matter. Focus on your goals. If possible, work from home, where you will feel more relaxed.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ••••• You are in the center of conversations and the person instrumenting talks when others cannot seem to come to an agreement.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ••• You could feel pressured by a financial matter. The problem is, someone deems this expenditure necessary. You could have quite a tiff.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ••••• You embody energy and enthusiasm. Somehow you cannot be stopped, as you are so goal-directed. Avoid an argument at any cost.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) •• Consider your options more carefully. Lately, you might want to approach a situation differently. This difference could be the cause of arguments and discussions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ••••• Zero in on a key goal. Your creativity will bubble up when dealing with a difficult situation. Keeping a child or loved one chilled out could be close to impossible.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ••• Accept your role without any attitude. Look to positive changes and be willing to make that difference. Yes, you are being asked to carry additional responsibilities.