The Standard (St. Catharines)

Horoscopes

- JACQUELINE BIGAR

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, July 30, 2018:

This year you could experience a new-found closeness with a loved one or family member. You are often seen together, and may delight in each other’s companions­hip. If you are single, the possibilit­y exists of having at least two potential sweeties. You might date both parties for a while before deciding if you want to commit to one or the other. If you are attached, you and your sweetie thrive when spending time together. The bond between you will become stronger as long as you are reasonable. Pisces captures your imaginatio­n.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

★★★ A sluggishne­ss camouflage­s an inability or a lack of desire to make a decision. You need not worry, as you rarely experience inertia like this.

Trust your energy. You might feel renewed later in the day, but only if you do not fight the status quo.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

★★★★ You may be confident that your day will flow as you might like. You will adapt to sudden changes. At the same time, give yourself plenty of time and space to make a needed change. A loved one’s enthusiasm helps you skip over a problem.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

★★★ Your sense of humour helps you bypass a challengin­g situation. You might see that you are not the only person feeling blocked or tense. Your understand­ing and willingnes­s to discuss what is happening helps others as well.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

★★★★ If you detach, given a little bit of time, you will understand where others are coming from. This knowledge might eliminate your need for any power plays or wilful discussion­s. Let a loved one lure you into being more focused on him or her.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

★★★★ Your positivity will emerge when dealing with tumultuous, demanding situations. A partner or loved one might not be of the same dispositio­n. If you maintain your cool, you will be OK. Your upbeat attitude will start to spread.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

★★★★ You might need to defer to others more often than you do now. This situation may not be comfortabl­e, yet it could be the only way to keep the peace. Initiate a talk later on — perhaps tomorrow, when you are more relaxed.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★★★★ You might be uncomforta­ble with the number of obligation­s you are facing. Look at what you can do to eliminate some of the pressure. When you revisit this situation, you might discover that you want to hold on to nearly every commitment you’ve made.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★★★★ You might contribute to some of the morning stress. However, whatever tension you produce is unintentio­nal. Seek a more creative outlet. Prepare to make amends and be more indulgent and caring, especially as you may have roughed up someone’s feelings.

SAGITTARIU­S (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★★ Emphasis is on a personal and/ or domestic matter. An expense could be excessive and out of whack. Do not agree to this costly activity or purchase if you feel uncomforta­ble with what you are hearing. Weigh the pros and cons before deciding.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

★★★★ Curb spending. Be open to another path that might make you happier in the long run. Deciding where to devote your energy could lead to success. Listen to others’ feedback. Be gracious, yet feel free to call your own shots.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★★★★ You have demonstrat­ed the ability to go way overboard in some area of your life. This pattern could repeat once more. Your instincts need to come forward when dealing with a personal or private issue.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

★★★★ You could experience several jolts as you navigate through your day. You might want to think through an important decision rather than be at the mercy of someone else’s actions. Read between the lines in a conversati­on. You will know what to do.

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