YOUR horoscope

For Wednesday, July 26, 2017:

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Your high energy will encourage you to go off and break past a restriction. Avoid becoming critical, as it could detract from your unusual creativity. Note how you handle a surge of liveliness. Try not to overthink things. Tonight: Do not steamroll over a loved one’s plans.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Tap into the depth of a conversation between you and someone else. Address a lack of clarity that is keeping you from coming to a resolution. Be sure to get some exercise today, as your temper might be closer to the surface than you are aware. Tonight: Add some mischief!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Tension and stress seem to be part of your day. You will express your views loudly and clearly. Understand that you could be surprised by a close associate’s reaction. Your feelings are mixed, and you might need to stop and take a deep breath. Tonight: Decide to play it low-key.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

You might be very clear in your mind and will believe that you are well-organized. You seem to be more intuitive than usual. Others’ communication with you would indicate that you are working from different points of view. Seek mutual understanding. Tonight: Hang out.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Become more aware of a possessive side that reveals itself when you least expect it. You might feel that your intuition is right-on. You could confuse others when following your intuition. A creative idea might be hard to take across the finish line. Tonight: Treat yourself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You could be tired of pushing so hard to accomplish what you want. A loved one is likely to be distracting. You might need to make an adjustment. Put your effort into moving forward with a personal project that you have yet to share with others. Tonight: On top of your game.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Much that is going on in your life is a secret to those around you, as you have chosen not to share it. Know that this attitude has isolated you from others. Make this reclusiveness OK, as it is how you are best able to process your thoughts. Tonight: Try to catch some extra zzz’s.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You know what you want, and you are determined not to allow others to distract you. Nevertheless, a loved one will manage to pull you away. Make it your pleasure rather than fight it. Use caution with spending, as you easily could go overboard. Tonight: Accept an offer.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You could be more upset than you realize. You also might feel confused by a domestic issue. Right now is not the best time to make a decision, as your emotions are likely to cloud your thinking. Put important matters on hold. Tonight: Take another look at a personal matter.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Visualize more of what you want. Try to share your vision with others. You might opt to update your views because of a discussion, so much so that you could startle others. Some people will feel as if you have done a reversal. Tonight: Do some reflection that might be overdue.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

One-on-one relating takes unusually high precedence right now. You might balk at some of what you hear. On the other hand, you’ll get a greater perspective of different possibilities as you head into a special project. You’ll energize others with your enthusiasm. Tonight: Out late.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Seriously consider what is being said, even if you are on totally different wavelengths from the person who is making the suggestion. This individual might be able to offer some suggestions that are practical and workable. Tonight: Be ready for a burst of energy.

BORN TODAY: Singer/songwriter Mick Jagger (1943), film director Stanley Kubrick (1928), playwright George Bernard Shaw (1856)