Horoscopes

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, July 26, 2018:

This year you often find conversations challenging in that what you say is often not what others hear. By the time this year ends, your communication skills will be strong and capable of compensating during periods of mixed messages. If you are single, you often find that you do not understand what others are saying, and their intentions seem confusing. You might want to date for a while before deciding the nature of your bond. If you are attached, the two of you have the opportunity of ironing out a problem that has often plagued your bond.

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)

★★★★ Try not to be too reactive to what someone says. This person might not want to create uproar, but inevitably does. Communication could become more chaotic if you are not clear in the next few weeks. Follow your instincts to avoid a problem.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

★★★★★ You will want to read between the lines as you seek out answers that work for you. Understand where you are coming from. Get past a problem with greater ease. Sometimes you have difficulty getting past conventional barriers.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

★★★★★ You could be in a situation where you want to change direction. You might find getting others’ attention — even just for a discussion — difficult and challenging. Your softer side emerges when dealing with an associate who makes your life easier.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

★★★★★ Defer to others, especially if they like to take the lead, or are particularly interested in having their way. Use your imagination to seek out answers and get to the bottom of an issue. Make no judgments; simply observe.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

★★★★ You could see a personal matter differently from how others do. Convincing them that you are correct might be futile at this moment. Take care of yourself first, and be a role model. Smile and allow others to express their sentiments as well.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

★★★★ Your imagination has no limits. Be willing to take a risk with a loved one. You might not get a response for a while. Give the other party time, as he or she could be working through something. Your caring side is likely to emerge.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★★★ Stay centred, despite all the different opinions heading your way. You need to know what’s happening with others. Kick back and be less assertive. You know how to get the information you want. Tap into those skills, as you will need that knowledge.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★★★★ You could be touchy, and will want to know more of what is going on. Understand your needs and desires. Focus on charm and sensitivity, and you will like the results. Others need to hear from you as well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

★★★★ You have the ability to let problems go and just enjoy yourself. One problem looks you squarely in the face, and that is your budget. As a result, you will see a personal matter in a different light because you might feel somewhat restricted.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

★★★★★ You appear more vital and dynamic than you have in a while. You might be serious at times, but you also can see a window toward better times and greater happiness. Be more compassionate with a friend who does not know how to say “no.”

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★★★★★ Your wilder side emerges as the weekend approaches. Still, you could be brooding over a comment or a difficult conversation. A close friend or family member seems to be creating a lot of uproar presently. Know when to pull back and observe.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

★★★★ You could be stuck in a conversation that doesn’t suit you, and you will opt to back off from engaging in the issue. You sense the touchiness of having a discussion about a difficult issue. Go with the flow. Do not take comments too seriously.