friday’s horoscope
BIRTHDAY GAL: Actress Vinessa Shaw was born in Los Angeles, Calif., today in 1976. This birthday gal’s film resume includes such movies as “Two Lovers,” “3:10 To Yuma” and “The Hills Have Eyes.” She appeared in a recurring role on TV’s “Vegas” and has guest-starred on episodes of “CSI: NY,” “House” and “Murder, She Wrote.” Shaw’s acting debut came at age 5 in the 1981slasher flick “Home Sweet Home.”
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Get away from it all without abandoning anyone or anything. You’re attracted to the new and different and may be eager to scratch an itch for excitement. Try a new restaurant, not a new romance.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Friday night lights are turned off when the game is over. A new romance that’s a classic case of attraction between opposites may be exciting but unlikely to endure. A passing passionate spark dies quickly.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Spend time with friends or mingle with people who are fascinating and enlightening. Explore some unusual or exotic places. Plans for a social engagement that change at the last minute could cause agitation.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): The day may be dominated by people with a restless desire for thrills. If you’re looking for unique one-time adventures, grab the opportunity while the time is ripe, then return to your happy nest.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Make a great choice. You’re filled with a pulsing energy, perfect for meeting new contacts, visiting exotic locations, and a one-of-a-kind experience. However, you may choose to stay home and enjoy reliable tranquility.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You can have fun with no strings attached, but there may be a price to pay that’s way too high. Delay making major purchases, as your appetite for the good things life offers may lead you to overspend.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A passing passion can put you in a pickle. A new hookup could be like a vase of flowers that look attractive and smell sweet but quickly wilt. This is not a good time for close encounters of the romantic kind.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A brand new, wet-behind-the-ears romantic prospect might be interested only in a “ships passing in the night” relationship. You can take a cruise if you wish, but don’t expect to sail back to port hand-in-hand.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Short but sweet. You’re likely to attract invitations for exhilarating escapades, but they may upset your schedule or drain your wallet. Friends will stand by you and prove their worth.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Some red hot chili peppers make a great side dish, but as a steady diet are hard to digest. Have a good time and look for something unusual to spice up your life without abandoning your meat and potatoes.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your passions could be tweaked. Unless you put some brakes on, you could jump into a new situation with reckless abandon. It’s best to hold off on purchases that require good taste until tomorrow.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may sense the shift from transcendental harmony to trendy thrill-seeking and a hunger for one-of-a-kind experiences. New love partners you meet this evening may be here today, gone tomorrow.
IF JULY 19 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Your happiness may depend on financial success, as well as your networking abilities during the next four to six weeks. You might blend the two and join a business organization or make new friends with expertise in your career area. Your physical heath is robust and executive abilities may receive notice. Since you’re a little smarter about finances now, you can make shrewd decisions this summer, but for the best success with financial matters, wait until December to put crucial ideas or job changes into motion.