ROYAL STARS

Your Horoscope for Friday, July 15

MOON ALERT: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today until 9:30 p.m. EDT. The Moon is in Aquarius.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★ You might have difficulty dealing with a friend or a group today. Authority figures might squelch your plans.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★ This is a poor day to deal with bosses, parents, the police or anyone in authority, because they will throw cold water on your ideas.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★ Travel plans might disappoint you today. Perhaps they are canceled or delayed. Likewise, issues related to higher education, publishing, the media, medicine and the law are all areas where you might feel thwarted or denied.

CANCER ( June 21-July 22) ★★★ Financial matters might disappoint you today, especially those related to shared property, banking, debt, taxes or inheritances.

LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22) ★★ Relations with partners and close friends are a bit rocky today. Someone might rain on your parade, which might surprise or disappoint you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★ Something might disrupt your work routine today. No matter what you do today, you might find that rules and regulations will inhibit your actions or plans, and there is nothing you can do about it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★ Parents should be extra vigilant today, because this is an accident-prone day for their kids. In any event, children might be an increased responsibility today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★ Discussions with family might be difficult today, especially if talking to a parent or an older family member. Someone will point out why you can’t do something instead of encouraging you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★ Pay attention to everything you say and do today, because this is an accidentprone day for your sign.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★ Keep an eye on your money and your possessions today, because something unexpected could impact your assets or wealth.

AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★ Unexpected events or situations might occur today, especially if dealing with parents, bosses, the police or someone in power. These events might displease you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★ You feel vaguely restless today. You also might feel lonely or cut off from others because things aren’t unfolding the way you want.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ( July 15) You believe in the power of positive thinking and have a magnetic personality. You are detail oriented in your approach to things. This year is the beginning of a fresh, new nine-year cycle.