JACQUELINE BIGAR

Your Horoscope for Friday, July 26

ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★★ Try not to become too serious in a discussion. Share an exciting idea you might want to pursue. Expect some reactions and controversy. Relax.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★★ You might feel as if you cannot move as freely as you might like. Stay centered. A matter involving real estate or your domestic life emerges.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★ Lie back and absorb as much as you can when dealing with a person who does not open up easily. Your sense of what is going on might not be as clear as you would like.

CANCER ( June 21-July 22) ★★★★ Zero in on what you want. Share what might seem like a dream, but could actually be an excellent idea. Allow another person to shift his or her position without making a big deal out of the change.

LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★★ Your high energy cannot be diminished no matter what others do. You seem ready to pitch in and help an associate get his or her work done.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★ Reach out for someone at a distance. You also might invite a friend or loved one to split town for the weekend. A new setting will help you gain perspective.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★★ Defer to a partner if you’re not sure which way to go with a situation. Although this person’s response might not be perfect, you find it unusually adequate.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★★ You might be prone to be more reclusive than usual. Give yourself the space to be isolated if need be, yet also make sure you have the opportunity to join friends.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★ Pace yourself. Look at the long term if you feel you must make a decision. Your sensitivity comes out with a family member or loved one.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★★★ A dear friend or loved one puts considerable pressure on you. You need to make a choice for yourself first. A discussion could be animated.

AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★ You might want to work from home. You push yourself very hard to complete what you must. As a result, you might be happiest staying close to home.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★★ You cannot help but state what is on your mind. You could find others changeable and might need a break from the set of people around you.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ( July 26) This year, you open up many possibilities for yourself and others. You appear to be a natural leader, be it at work or around your community.