HOROSCOPE

The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, July 24, 2018: This year you open up to adventure much more gracefully. You seem to sense when to take a risk. Thinking and discussing situations always provides different perspectives.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

The way you verbalize your ideas will determine the response you receive. You might be in the process of becoming more realistic. Nevertheless, a fog can drift through even the clearest ideas. Tonight: Out till the wee hours.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Deal with a key individual. Be as concise as you can be, and refuse to get caught up in this person’s agenda. You have limits, and though you can hold the line, you might get tired of this struggle for control. Tonight: Take in a new vision.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Defer to others, and listen to their suggestions. Do not think you need to act on them. One-on-one relating allows you greater flexibility. You might find it hard to change topics at times. Allow others to dominate. Tonight: Go with the flow.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

You might not be comfortable with what is happening, but you need to look at the big picture. You could be feeling tired. What you are seeing might be coloring your perspective. Tonight: Let someone else call the shots.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Use the daylight hours for a creative venture. Others tend to be more receptive, and you can be a lot lighter and fluid than you typically are. Note that you might want to redo a certain conversation. Tonight: Embrace your spontaneity.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Listen to a loved one’s perspective. You might have an emotional reaction to what you hear. An element of distortion lies in what you are hearing. You likely will need to have the same conversation in a few weeks. Tonight: Be naughty.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Clear out a talk or call that has been put on hold for too long. You will feel better once you have this conversation. Your sixth sense comes forward and guides you through several areas of difficulty. Tonight: Happily at home.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Recognize what is happening around you. Listen to news with the recognition that the person speaking might be biased. Take this fact into consideration and look at this conversation in various ways. Tonight: Surprises could lie ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Do not allow an instantaneous reaction to dominate your day. If you feel as if your nerves are frayed, choose an effective stress-buster. Not everything said or heard is written in stone or is valid. Tonight: Buy a special gift for a friend.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You might be acting like the tortoise today: very slow. You might be uncomfortable with your pace, but ultimately you will come out on top. Your attention to detail makes your ideas stronger than you realize. Tonight: Kick up your heels.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Reach out to a friend; you could enjoy a lengthy conversation. At the same time, you will notice that you feel more balanced after you visit with this person. Your thoughts could be wandering. Tonight: Take some needed personal time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Your ability to get past a personal matter comes forward. Once you get feedback from a parent or boss, you will feel free to act on your own. You might be stunned by a friend and what he or she shares. Tonight: Be near good music.