Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, July 9, 2010: This year, you often are so focused or possibly irritated that you allow important details to slip. If single, you’ll meet someone out of the blue. If attached, you feel as if you are constantly adjusting to your sweetie. Make that OK for now. The favor will be returned. Gemini understands you a little too well for your comfort.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) • • • • A conversation early on could be irritating. Learn to let go of these feelings before they damage your mood.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) • • • Be aware of what you have to offer, and don’t act out because of insecurities. You offer a lot in any situation. Allow your imagination to play a bigger role.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) • • • • • While others could be reactive and lose their way, you will respond quickly with ideas. Yes, you could be irritated at first. Pick up the phone rather than just think about someone.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) • • • Understand what is happening behind the scenes. Thoughts go to money and perhaps buying a gift. Although it’s the thought that counts, you want your choice to be meaningful.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) • • • • • Zero in on what is important. Mercury, the planet of communication, moves into your sign, adding to your already strong ability to present your case, verbalize and charm others.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) • • • Be careful how you direct your energy. You could be irritated with one person but take it out on another. You will tend to overthink things in the next few weeks.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) • • • • • Clearly, you are in the mood to take off and do something very different. Your smile and charming manner could help disguise your true feelings.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) • • • • You work best with one associate. You know it, and others know it, too. A meeting could take your mind and energy off of where it should be. Center yourself, and maintain your priorities.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) • • • • Others seem to have the wherewithal to bypass you or act as if they couldn’t care less. Stop with the assumptions and be logical. Let someone choose what he or she wants.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) • • • Pace yourself and get as much done as possible. You want to leave work with as much done as possible. News from a distance could be off. Some important details are being left out.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) • • • • • You have difficulty staying present in the moment. You are already gone for the weekend. Your ability to read between the lines in a conversation could be key.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) • • • • Know what is going on with a family member or someone you care about. There could be an element of deception. Learn to say “no.”