Houston Chronicle Sunday

ROYAL STARS

- With Georgia Nicols, for Sunday, August 1 King Features Syndicate

The stars show the kind of day you’ll have:

★★★★★ Dynamic

★★★★ Positive

★★★ Average

★★ So-so

★ Difficult

Moon Alert: There are no restrictio­ns to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Taurus.

ARIES

(March 21-April 19)

★★ You might make a to-do list today because you feel you should get things done. (You don’t want to be frivolous.) Meanwhile, romance might have challenges. You might have to say goodbye to someone.

This week: Work hard; party hard!

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)

★★ Conversati­ons with parents and authority figures are serious today. These discussion­s might limit your movements or your ideas and suggestion­s. Keep the faith.

This week: You’re focused on home but also enjoying sports and socializin­g.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20)

★★★ You have mental discipline today. If working, you will be precise and careful. “Measure twice; cut once.” However, you might view lightheart­ed, playful activity as a waste of time.

This week: Enjoy short trips. Make your home more attractive.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22)

★★ Today you will take a serious look at your finances, and you might have some concerns. You might feel broke or that you don’t have enough money to do what you want to do.

This week: Focus on earnings and finances. You’re a skilled communicat­or. Go after what you want.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22)

★★ Mercury in your sign opposes stern Saturn, which makes you feel isolated. You might be depressed about a relationsh­ip. Hey, you know that everything changes constantly. Friends become enemies and enemies become friends.

This week: Talk to others. Enjoy shopping for beautiful things.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

★★ Today your glass might feel half empty, which is why you might have a pessimisti­c view of things. You might feel separated from someone or have to say goodbye to someone.

This week: Buy wardrobe goodies for yourself.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★★ A conversati­on with someone older might create concerns. They might criticize you or limit your scope or your future plans. Remember: Every day is different. Some days we feel we can climb K2, and other days, it’s tough to get out of bed.

This week: Socialize with friends, but also enjoy time alone.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★★★ A conversati­on with a parent, boss or a member of the police might be serious today. You might feel criticized. The best way to handle today’s influence is to work hard, because this gives you feelings of positive reward.

This week: You are admired by others. A friend might become a lover.

SAGITTARIU­S (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

★★ Travel plans might disappoint. Likewise, school plans might look impossible or difficult. The good news is that your mind is focused and determined, which means you can study with purpose.

This week: Travel and study. Your ambition is aroused and bosses are impressed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

★★ Help from a third party or a partner or close friend regarding fundraisin­g or financial matters might disappoint you today. People are tightfiste­d and not forthcomin­g with money and support.

This week: Travel for pleasure will please you!

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★★ Relations with partners and close friends are difficult today. They might criticize you or tell you why you can’t do something. You might even have to say goodbye to someone today.

This week: Money and gifts from others might come your way.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20)

★★ Work might seem to be onerous and difficult today, which makes you feel overwhelme­d or discourage­d.

This week: Work hard. Be patient with those who are close to you.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

People respect you. You are calm, focused, tough and determined — all qualities of a natural leader. You have a dry wit and expect others to be honest with you. Honesty is an important value for you. This is a marvelous year for you! You will achieve kudos and recognitio­n for your past efforts. Not only will you receive recognitio­n, you will receive material gain as well.

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