YOUR horoscope

SATURDAY, JULY 23, 2016

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) You might need some time off. You seem to have difficulty stepping forward, especially since you feel as if you have not received all of the facts. Follow your intuition, and be aware of the options available to you in your day-to-day life. Tonight: Someone whispers in your ear. TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Friends surround you. You know this, but you’ll derive a lot of satisfaction from also feeling it. With so many loved ones stopping by to visit, you will receive confirmation of your popularity. Make plans to bring everyone together. Tonight: Be where the action is. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You might wonder whether you really need to make an effort to join others. You would like to be somewhat freer. On the other hand, making the party rounds could be fun. Once you see one person after another, your plans will change again. Tonight: Give up being rigid. CANCER (June 21-July 22) You could be taken aback by all of your responsibilities, and might find it hard to relax at home. Plan a day to escape from your daily life, and you will relax. You’ll be amazed by the power of a different setting; you will feel rejuvenated. Tonight: Wherever there is great music. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

One-on-one relating proves to be far more satisfactory than visiting in groups. Everyone knows this, which is one of the reasons why people often prefer to deal directly with others. Be willing to revise your schedule as the day becomes older. Tonight: Paint the town red. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Others seek you out. All you need to do is respond accordingly. You might wonder why there is a sudden change in activity. Use caution, because someone who is interested in you might not be the person he or she projects to be. Tonight: Whatever knocks your socks off. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Your energy might not be able to handle all the summer fun today. Consider relaxing the day away or going to a movie. Recognize that this is your weekend, too. Take care of yourself, because if you don’t, you won’t be able to extend yourself to others. Tonight: Your call. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Understand that you don’t need to say anything; you’ll just stroll the beach or join a friend for lunch, and almost immediately there will be a buzz of popularity circling you. Know that this type of interest doesn’t occur very often. Tonight: Choose a favorite pastime.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Your family might have different plans for you from the ones you have made, which could create an awkward situation. You will try to squeeze in everyone and everything. Somehow, you could be on a collision course. Learn to flex a little. Tonight: Make your choices accordingly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Too many people seem to change themselves in order to come out on top. You think this behavior is good gamesmanship, but others might not agree. Sometimes your need for control interferes with your authenticity. Be aware of how you come off. Tonight: Where the action. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Your playfulness emerges, despite feeling as if you would like to go shopping or visit with a friend. Temptation seems to appear at every twist and turn, and you might decide to toss caution and self-discipline to the wind. Tonight: You are earning the reputation of a wild thing. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Squeeze in a nap before heading out to all the social events of the day. You love catching up on your friends’ and loved ones’ news. Others might be eyeing you with rose-colored shades on. Take advantage of the moment. Tonight: Say “yes,” then decide where and with whom. Sunday, July 24, 2016: ARIES (March 21-April 19)

You’ll understand why you have been needing so much rest as of late. You could feel as if you are a piece of saltwater taffy being pulled in many different directions. You know what you need, and you are likely to go after it. Tonight: Off to watch some baseball. This Week: Pull back and observe, but don’t participate. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You have compensated for so much and have kept a very active schedule in the past few days. Friends have surrounded you, and by now desiring a little R and R feels right. You might want to excuse yourself from certain social events. Tonight: Take a nap. This Week: Think before you take action; otherwise, you could be upset by the results. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Where you are is where others want to be. You bring the party with you. You always add a witty and charming element to the mix. A partner could be difficult, cold and distant. You might wonder what you can do to warm up your interaction. Tonight: Say “yes” to an offer. This Week: You could find others’ behavior to be odd. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Stay on top of an event that you are involved in. You easily could be appointed the role of host or hostess. Of all the signs, you know best how to make others comfortable in a social situation. Today you will demonstrate your skills once more. Tonight: A must appearance. This Week: Claim your power on Tuesday. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Opt for a day trip and head out of town. You could be surprised by how delighted you are to see different scenery. Head to a flea market or an art show. Invite someone who lives in the direction you are heading to join you for a meal. Catch up on news. Tonight: Till the wee hours. This Week: Touch base with an important person. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You could be out of sorts. Honor a need to withdraw. It is your day of rest, but you still might need to perform for others. A loved one will enjoy spending the day with only you, and vice versa. Relax, eat and laugh together. Tonight: Maybe think about tomorrow. This Week: Relate closely to a loved one. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You might feel as if you need more time to yourself, but also recognize that your company has been missed. Take a day off with a loved one, and keep plans loose and easy. Your sense of humor will emerge, and you’ll start sharing some funny stories. Tonight: Laughter heals. This Week: Demonstrate your listening skills. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Recognize a need for rest. You can accomplish only so much, and it will be harder each day if you don’t slow down. Be wise -- do not fry your energy. Get plenty of R and R right now, as the pace seems to be slowing down. Tonight: See how energetic you can be. This Week: Get as much done as possible.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You could be running circles around others without even realizing it. You have become rather close-mouthed as of late. A child taps into your energy and helps you to open up. A loved one will be smiling from ear to ear as a result. Tonight: Act like there is no tomorrow. This Week: Use your imagination to create more of what you desire.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Stay close to home, despite invitations to join others at a favorite spot. You could hear news that forces you to talk to a family member whom you have not seen in a while. Understand what this person wants from you. Tonight: Invite others over for a spontaneous happening. This Week: Listen to a boss.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Use today to call several friends whom you think about but never really get a chance to visit with. Invite them over if you can. Making them part of your Sunday via a call will delight them; reconnecting is important. Tonight: Laughter happens naturally. This Week: Accept responsibility. You could be doing a lot of juggling. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Be aware of your expenses and the cost of a major purchase. You might want to consider waiting for a while. Reach out to someone who could be grumpy or who feels neglected. You need to be patient; he or she has a good reason to be out of sorts. Tonight: Be imaginative. This Week: A partner finally shares what is ailing him or her.