HOROSCOPE

Aries (March 21-April 19): Meeting new and different people on a regular basis makes you better, stronger and more versatile.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Affection, warmth, laughter, playfulness — these are the qualities you’d like certain relationships to reflect.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Glimpsing the inner workings of other people’s brains makes your life more interesting, but protect your assets and advance your goals.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): You’re a force for good and a positive influence. The more tolerant and compassionate your actions are, the more likely it is that you’re on the right side.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Perhaps the word “flirt” is too reductive to describe your interaction style, which has more to do with stirring up good vibes than it does with any social agenda.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You are an excellent planner, and it’s worthwhile to spend your time and energy on drawing up your ideas for the future.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): It’s not your job to make the people around you happy. Why not go where you’re happiest? You’re most qualified to navigate there.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Having too many things to do would prevent you from doing any of them exceptionally well. Step back to look at your tasks with an objective eye.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): Most will be won over by your charm. As for the ones who are not, go around them. Leave them alone.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Things don’t have to go according to plan for you to feel like they are as they should be. You accepted long ago that you’re not in charge of it all.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Excellent self-care becomes more important when excitement is in the air.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): It’s not that you made a wrong choice; it’s just that you acted on what you knew. Now you know much more.

Today’s birthday (July 9): By consciously choosing your models, guides and leaders, you put personal changes in motion. Those you admire and focus on will infuse your life with the qualities you value. By honoring your attractions, you’ll eliminate much stress. Decision-making becomes easy. Notable wins happen in August and February. Leo and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers: 7, 40, 2, 31 and 17.