HOROSCOPE

Aries (March 21-April 19): Your kindly view of people and the action you take to follow it through will begin a circle of reciprocity.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Exaggeration is a branch of lying, though often born of a benevolent attempt at making the story more interesting.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): When you make a recommendation, you put yourself and your judgment on the line. You’ll have to be firmly convinced that your recommendations won’t backfire.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): You have friends who gravitate to an opposing view to yours. You need them now. They’ll give you strange opinions to consider.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Stick to the accepted social “script” until you have time to consider all views and options and formulate a thoughtful opinion.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’ll be surprised at what you can come up with once you’ve had enough time and space to become profoundly bored.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Assume that there are and will always be things you don’t know about others and that these mysteries will keep things interesting.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): A good match of intensity levels will be the secret sauce of social ease. You can match most any level, but it’s better to find the group at the intensity level you enjoy.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): Your day will be influenced strongly and surprisingly by the good words, better deeds and unfailing courtesy you propagate.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Act decisively. You know what you’re doing. So go forward with confidence.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): There’s a magic interchange that occurs when you align yourself with those of great mind, heart and character.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): You will persuade without words and obtain without a financial exchange. It’s who you are that will make things happen.

Today’s birthday (July 23): Your cosmic birthday gift is an excellent guidance system for your lionheart. You’ll be drawn to love those who can love you back with life-enhancing levels of emotional availability. Relationships brimming with support, understanding, affection and enthusiasm give you a launching pad for personal success beyond hopes. Libra and Pisces adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 33, 1, 39 and 14.