ROYAL STARS

Your Horoscope for Friday, July 1

MOON ALERT: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Leo.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★ Today is a mixed bag and a challenging day! Your ruler, fiery Mars, is in your sign at odds with big daddy Pluto, which can encourage ruthless and underhanded activity.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★ Although family relations and issues at home are warm and supportive today, something going on behind the scenes might need your attention.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★ This is a curious day, and heaven knows, you are someone who is constantly curious. In many ways, relations with siblings, relatives and neighbors are positive and caring today.

CANCER ( June 21-July 22) ★★★ You have a lot of energy today that you can use to skillfully deal with power struggles and disagreements. You might have to confront someone who challenges you.

LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22) ★★ Today the Moon is in your sign dancing nicely with Jupiter and Venus, which promotes good feelings within you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★ Even though you might be caught up in power struggles about shared property, inheritances or debates about shared responsibilities, you are capable of being positive in how you handle things.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★ Today is a mixed bag. You might find relations with partners and close friends to be aggravating because some kind of power struggle is taking place. Frankly, it could get nasty.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★ You look positive in the eyes of others today. In fact, bosses, parents and VIPs are impressed!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★ Disagreements about taking care of kids as well as arguments related to sports or social situations are likely today.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★ Be patient with family members today, because arguments and disagreements will be par for the course. Fortunately, financial matters are favored.

AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★ Go gently when talking to others today, because you might be a bull in a china shop without realizing it. Basically, you want your way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★ Emotional power struggles about possessions or money might take place today. Guard against compulsive behavior or sudden urges to do something that might not be good for you in the long run.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ( July 1) You are a sensitive, loving person who values family and friends. You are intuitive and imaginative, and you have an excellent memory. This is a year of learning and teaching for you.