HOROSCOPE

Aries (March 21-April 19). Much will depend on the fitness of your competition. There’s little glory in an easy win.

Taurus (April 20-May 20). The invitation sounds promising. Say yes! The invitation is intriguing. Say yes! The invitation is to give with no hope of ever being repaid. Say yes! You haven’t fully lived until you’ve given what cannot possibly be repaid.

Gemini (May 21-June 21). You’re drawn to those who have earned their status. You’ve done this in the past, and you’re about to do it again. You’ve less respect for those who have inherited status, though you might also learn from their point of view.

Cancer (June 22-July 22). There’s something heroic in you. It will show in today’s reflexive impulse — a lightning-quick response to the needs of others. Even if they happen to take advantage of your kindness, you’ll never be sorry you helped.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). To extract meaning and deep engagement from your activities is to avoid the anxiety and destruction that can sneak through the alleyway of existential boredom.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There are no bad or wrong emotions.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You will use your money to talk. You will boycott or buycott according to your beliefs and political views. The story of products will matter to you as much or more than the products themselves.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Life has a way of morphing into the thing you expect it to be.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The adventure will start with new social contacts. Branch out. Ask friends to introduce you to people you don’t know. You’ll make fast friends by participating in games and groups.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Today you’ll be a receptacle for emotions that come from all over the place — from passers-by, from the sky, from the pages of your book, from the places you land on the internet and more.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There’s power in being cool; however, the enormously powerful don’t have to be cool to be accepted. Note the difference between status and authority. You’ll have the option to align with what’s powerful or with what’s cool.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). Big companies were once small startups. Many ventures have their origins in a parent’s garage. You’ll be inspired by the work ethic of those who have built their dreams. You have it in you to do this, too.

Today’s Birthday (July 24). Your charisma is shining strong this solar return. August features exploration, and four weeks later, you’ll benefit from what you discover. New ways to interact with family in 2018 will make daily life more enjoyable. Work projects pay fantastically in November. An alliance leads to deeper passions and a new venture. Virgo and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 30, 2, 28, 7 and 17. To write to Holiday Mathis, visit www.creators .com/author/holiday-mathis and click “Contact.”