TODAY’S HOROSCOPE

IF JUL. 17 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY:

Listen to experts, but don’t lose sight of your objective. Branch out and take a step in a direction that can alter the way you do things. Step up your game, get with the times and use your imagination to stretch your boundaries and try something new.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): Deal with institutions and tidy up loose ends. Don’t trust anyone to tend to your personal business. It’s up to you to seize opportunities and make decisions.

(July 23-Aug. 22): Be patient with those who are less informed. Take care of important matters. Organize and prepare properly to make an impression and get ahead.

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t let emotional issues interfere with your plans. Separate personal and professional matters and focus on one thing at a time. A change you implement will prompt a new

LEO VIRGO

opportunity.

(Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You’ll face a challenge today. Don’t shy away, take control, do your own thing and refuse to let anyone bully you into something that doesn’t appeal to you. Love is encouraged.

(Oct. 24-Nov. 22): Take care of the needs of friends and relatives. Look over investments carefully and do what makes you feel comfortable. Don’t spend money unnecessarily. Put your creative imagination to good use.

(Nov. 23-Dec.

21): Do whatever it takes to ensure you don’t give someone the wrong impression. Send a clear message and leave nothing to chance, and you will get respect and honesty in return.

LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A disagreement will set you back. Stay calm, look for solutions and be willing to make a change. Give others the freedom you want and go about your business.

(Jan. 20-Feb. 19): Take a break, sit back, relax and

AQUARIUS

pamper yourself. Clear a space that will accommodate something that you enjoy doing. Romance will bring you closer to a loved one.

(Feb. 20-March 20):

Don’t make gestures that don’t reflect your true feelings. Sending someone the wrong message will put you in a vulnerable position. Be straight and tell it like it is.

(March 21-April 19): Keep your opinions to yourself until you have all the facts. Getting into a scuffle unprepared will set you back. Look for clues that will help you do what’s right.

(April 20-May 20): Give only what’s fair. If someone pushes you to dig deeper into your pockets, be prepared to walk away. You may thrive on change, but you also need to be in control.

(May 21-June 20): Emotional matters will escalate if honesty doesn’t prevail. Choose your words carefully to avoid being reminded of past mistakes. Don’t let ego come between you and what’s right.

PISCES ARIES TAURUS GEMINI