Houston Chronicle Sunday

BIGAR’S STARS

- By Madalyn Aslan, for Sunday, July 26, 2020 King Features Syndicate

ARIES

(March 21-April 19)

★★★ Be cautious about following advice; trust your own instincts if a project or investment seems risky. You can be vulnerable to peer pressure or a sales pitch today. Verify the claims of others and doublechec­k guidelines.

This week: You investigat­e — and solve — a mystery.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)

★★ Pull away from all situations that drain your energy. It’s important to realize when a person or project is taking more than it’s giving back. Get enough rest. Spiritual healing and natural remedies can restore your strength today.

This week: A long-lost love makes a reappearan­ce.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20)

★★★★★ Accept and issue invitation­s today. You are loved and appreciate­d. If you are drawn to the fine arts, great creative potentials can be unleashed. Hobbies, a new love or the achievemen­ts of a younger person bring happiness.

This week: Family members are your major focus.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22)

★★★★ Today you are in the best place at the best time. Your past efforts are appreciate­d and you are happy with yourself. Purchase needed household supplies and do home repairs. A feng shui treatment would be a good idea.

This week: You hear surprising news from family or neighbors.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22)

★★★★ A sibling seeks your advice. Learning a new subject or catching up on reading has appeal. A neighbor is helpful and has knowledge to share. Short journeys will be refreshing. Overall, today brings tremendous mental energy.

This week: A major expense rears its head.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

★★★ As an earth sign, money is seldom far from your thoughts. True wealth involves savoring simple pleasures today. Patience and a prosperity consciousn­ess can help you reach your longterm goals. Your creative skills, personal contacts and competitiv­e situations are assets.

This week: There is no stopping you.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★★★★ Today brings improved selfawaren­ess. Look at how patterns impact your closest relationsh­ips. Be your own best friend by making changes. Channel competitiv­e feelings into positive pursuits. Cultivate kind and upbeat associates.

This week: You have feelings you have never felt before.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★★★ Others seem preoccupie­d. It is not easy to share thoughts and plans. Music or an art project can help you process what’s going on. Your sense of hearing is especially keen. Avoid loud noises. You’ll enjoy times of quiet reverie.

This week: You are invited to a prestigiou­s event.

SAGITTARIU­S (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

★★★ Choose your friends carefully. Associates who complicate your life should be kept at a distance now.

Kind, talented associates open more appealing avenues of activity for you. Become more active in community work or groups.

This week: You see major leaps in your life career.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan 19)

★★★★★ You will have an opportunit­y to demonstrat­e your talents. The right people are noticing you. Gaze into a new mirror and tell your reflection exactly where you want your life to go. Catch up with an elderly family member.

This week: New horizons open up for you.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★★★★ You’re restless, and expanding your sphere of activity would be refreshing. Accept a friend’s invitation to a study group. A sudden travel opportunit­y should not be passed up. The change of scene could transform your entire life’s direction for the better.

This week: Lifechangi­ng discussion­s about your finances.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20)

★★★ A companion who you’ve lost track of can resurface. Double-check all agreements and instructio­ns, for questions of propriety can come into play. Adopt a liveand-let-live attitude concerning those who express difference­s. Keep demands and expectatio­ns to a minimum.

This week: All you need is love.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Dynamic and charismati­c, you succeed brilliantl­y this year on a provocativ­e project of your own making. You tell it like it is, but remember to keep your close friends closer by being less blunt. If single, you need to be in a relationsh­ip, so you won’t be single for long. If attached, you are all lovey dovey with your partner, who appreciate­s your strong affection. ARIES can keep up with you.

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