HOROSCOPE

Aries (March 21-April 19): Airplane pilots know that getting off the ground depends on the opposing force of the wind. No opposition, no lift. It will seem like the forces are against you at some point today. How can you use this?

Taurus (April 20-May 20): You want the best and will approach all things with an eye toward quality.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Today, in lieu of doing one great big thing, you will execute a series of great little things and make a bigger difference.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): You can improve your mood today by taking contrary action.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): It’s not about having good cards; it’s about playing whatever cards you’re dealt to the best advantage. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Everything has its unique qualities, and the more you can honor the differences, the better off you’ll be.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Maybe this day isn’t happening to you so much as for you. What is the lesson here?

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): There’s something in you that wants the rush of being a little bad.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): Be as tenacious as a sidewalk weed. Find a place to grow through through the hard parts.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Today’s events seem to swing and sputter and combust like some kind of newly forming invention in a science lab. You’re not the mad scientist, but you’re the one who will use the creation to its finest advantage.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The heart is a better healer than the head. The heart will keep it simple, pumping oxygenated lifeblood into the situation, giving all that’s needed for vitality and rushing away with all the bad stuff.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): How you start out will set the tone for your entire day. This is a fine day to set a new precedent.

Today’s birthday (July 18): Your approach is simple: They treat you well; you’ll treat them even better, and this will start a snowball effect of positivity. You’ll make peace with someone in September and free up energy and space to love anew. There’s a peek into a fantastic new world in November. You’ll be paid for doing what you love in December. Leo and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 1, 33, 35 and 49.