Your Birthday

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2018

Look for the best way to use your energy, and concentrate on what you can accomplish this year. Honing your skills and having tunnel vision will help you find the success you want and deserve. Refuse to let the changes that others make distract you or lead you astray.

(July 23-Aug. 22) — Look for unique ways to improve your quality of life without taking drastic measures or overspending. If you’re willing to do the work yourself, you’ll get good results.

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Look for the most practical way to move forward. Listen to alternative ideas and consider how to best use what you have at your disposal to add greater stability to your life.

LEO VIRGO LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Emotional limitations will stand in your way if you let your personal and professional lives overlap. Don’t fold under pressure. Size up situations and use your intelligence to overcome adversity.

(Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Don’t worry about what others say. Use your skills, knowledge and experience to further a cause you believe in. Don’t feel challenged when you should feel invincible.

SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Turn up the volume and dance to the beat of your own drum. Propose what you want to see happen, do your own thing and take credit where credit is due.

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Develop the changes you want to implement

CAPRICORN WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2018

at home or work. Aim to boost your income and raise your standard of living. Share your ideas and nurture an important relationship.

(Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Take action, but don’t go overboard. Keeping the peace and living within your means will be key to getting what you want without going into battle. Use your energy wisely.

(Feb. 20-March 20) — Use your intuitive awareness to negotiate your way into a deal that will bring about positive financial change as well as improve an important partnership.

(March 21-April 19) — Emotions will rise to the surface. Use your energy wisely and put your ideas in motion. Taking charge will help you surpass any competition.

(April 20-May 20) — Be careful when making personal or professional changes. Don’t upset someone unintentionally, or you will face difficulties trying to finish what you start. Get the go-ahead before you begin a project.

AQUARIUS PISCES ARIES TAURUS GEMINI

(May 21-June 20) — Deal with matters concerning a friend, relative or peer. Sending a clear message will help you avoid being emotionally manipulated or backed into a corner.

(June 21-July 22) — Feel your way through a situation that could disrupt your job or domestic life. Knowing what you are up against will help you make wise choices. Romance is encouraged.

CANCER