July 27, 2018

Aries March 21 - April 19 You have some wiggle room today, and that's all you need to be able to salvage a situation that someone else labeled a lost cause.

Taurus April 20 - May 20 You may encounter a situation that challenges you both mentally and physically -- if, indeed, you choose to engage with it at all.

Gemini May 21 - June 21 You can do more working behind the scenes today than you can in the spotlight. Notoriety is less important than results.

Cancer June 22 - July 22 Once you have prepared for a coming challenge, you're going to want to let it all go for a while so you don't overthink things.

Leo July 23 - Aug 22 You may have to buckle down and pick up the pace today to keep a rival from threatening your dominance in a certain activity. Stay out in front!

Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22 You had thought that you were past a difficult patch, but when you begin something today you'll realize that this is not quite so.

Libra Sept 23 - Oct 22 You may go through something today that teaches you, once more, that there is a time and a place for everything. Say only what you mean!

Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21 Someone who seems to be just tagging along is actually paying close attention to you today -- so you must be sure to send the right signals.

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21 A good mood mustn't be diminished by a situation you cannot control; you may have to deal with it, but you don't have to be affected by it.

Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19 You are going to have to search your conscience today to come up with the right answer to a question put to you by a certain friend.

Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18 You can address a quickly developing situation in a way that avoids any kind of serious conflict -- but you're going to have to act fast!

Pisces Feb 19 - March 20 No matter how hard you wish for things to be different, they will only change if you step up and do what you know needs to be done.

Also Born Today Also born on this date are: Maya Rudolph, actress and comedian; Jonathan Rhys Meyers, actor; Jerry Van Dyke, actor; Betty Thomas, actress; Taylor Schilling, actress; Peggy Fleming, Olympic figure skater; Norman Lear, TV producer; Maureen McGovern, actress; Christopher Dean, Olympic ice dancer; Johann Bernoulli, mathematician; Keenan Wynn, actor; Leo Durocher, baseball manager.

July 28, 2018

Aries March 21 - April 19 You are likely to learn a great deal from someone who does things very differently from the way you do them -- and for good reasons, too!

Taurus April 20 - May 20 You mustn't confuse quantity for quality today; you don't have to accomplish a lot to secure your reputation as one of the best.

Gemini May 21 - June 21 You can expect changes to your schedule to upset those in charge for a time -- but they can't be avoided. All is for the best at this time.

Cancer June 22 - July 22 You'll find yourself on the front lines, fighting a battle that you inherited from someone else. This doesn't mean you don't care, of course!

Leo July 23 - Aug 22 You may be playing hide-and-seek throughout much of the day, thanks to someone else who doesn't understand how to jockey for position properly.

Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22 You are dedicated to the cause, but today you may feel as though you are in it all by yourself. A friend lends moral support, at least.

Libra Sept 23 - Oct 22 You must consider other options today as you pursue your primary objective. The choices you make affect everyone around you.

Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21 You cannot avoid all mistakes today, but you can certainly minimize their effects and keep them from haunting you in the future.

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21 You aren't likely to learn quickly today, but you can surely absorb all you need to in order to be competitive when the time comes.

Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19 You've reached the point of no return, and you must be willing to dedicate more time and resources to the cause for which you are fighting.

Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18 Others are not likely to see things the way you do today, which means it will be almost impossible to avoid doing some things yourself.

Pisces Feb 19 - March 20 You are ready to go the distance, and yet you are considering doing something that will put a current project on hold for a time.

Also Born Today Also born on this date are: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, U.S. first lady; Jim Davis, cartoonist; Elizabeth Berkley, actress; Sally Struthers, actress; Beatrix Potter, author; Rudy Vallee, singer; Vida Blue, baseball player.

July 29, 2018

Aries March 21 - April 19 Others may be gravitating toward you all day, eager to be a part of what you have yet to get started. You appreciate the excitement!

Taurus April 20 - May 20 Share your opinions openly today, but don't assume that everyone is going to agree with you. Indeed, you may encounter much resistance.

Gemini May 21 - June 21 Despite reminders, you are likely to forget something essential today. This needn't put you behind schedule; correct the error immediately.

Cancer June 22 - July 22 You don't want to see what someone else is doing before you have finished your work today; you don't want to be influenced in any way.

Leo July 23 - Aug 22 You may receive a casual piece of news that is not to be taken casually by you. There are elements of it that may actually be quite alarming.

Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22 You may not receive the support you are expecting today, and yet you must still deliver the goods as promised. You can do it!

Libra Sept 23 - Oct 22 A minor shock has you scrambling to change things so that kind of thing doesn't happen again. You may be overreacting.

Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21 You don't want to be the one caught by surprise today, so you must try to be ahead of the game and do certain things before anyone else does.

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21 Others are likely to be impressed when you do something they cannot do -- and yet you are simply doing what comes naturally, aren't you?

Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19 Someone may ask you to report on recent activities and developments. Do you know all you need to know to provide the necessary information?

Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18 You are eager to dispense with the formalities, free things up and do them your way at this time. You shouldn't have to wait much longer.

Pisces Feb 19 - March 20 Anticipation has you on edge, but someone close to you puts things in the proper perspective and calms you down considerably.

Also Born Today Also born on this date are: Martina McBride, singer; Benito Mussolini, Italian dictator; Wil Wheaton, actor; Tim Gunn, TV personality; Clara Bow, actress; Peter Jennings, newsman; William Powell, actor; Paul Taylor, dancer and choreographer; Alexandra Paul, actress; Ken Burns, filmmaker.

July 30, 2018

Aries March 21 - April 19 You are in no mood to do things the same old way today; you want to experiment and to find a new boost that can nourish your soul.

Taurus April 20 - May 20 What you see all around you can provide plenty of inspiration today, provided you are receptive to it in whatever form it takes.

Gemini May 21 - June 21 You'll be in the groove very quickly today, but that doesn't mean someone else cannot best you if he figures out your overall rhythm.

Cancer June 22 - July 22 You are facing more possibilities today than expected. Take the time to consider the odds before jumping into something new.

Leo July 23 - Aug 22 You are fully aware of what someone else is trying to do at this time, and your endeavors may be affected in ways you cannot anticipate.

Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22 You may be facing an opponent you haven't yet figured out -- but a little experimentation is likely to give you the advantage.

Libra Sept 23 - Oct 22 You are trying to send a message, but your behavior may only be fooling you. It's time to get back to basics and do what needs to be done.

Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21 Others may question your motives, but you can demonstrate that everything is being done in good faith at this time. Stay the course.

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21 You've had a hard time of it recently, but today is a new day, and you can approach everything with a brighter attitude.

Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19 Someone you know well requires more than casual assistance. Once you're committed, you'll be involved for the long haul.

Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18 Time is on your side today, whether you want to move quickly or slowly. You mustn't make the mistake of being too consistent, however.

Pisces Feb 19 - March 20 You are intrigued by someone who seems to be doing things the wrong way on purpose. What do you suppose could be his or her intent?

Also Born Today Also born on this date are: Arnold Schwarzenegger, actor and politician; Henry Ford, auto pioneer; Lisa Kudrow, actress; Vivica A. Fox, actress; Christopher Nolan, director; Hilary Swank, actress; Laurence Fishburne, actor; Kate Bush, singer; Paul Anka, singer; Alton Brown, celebrity chef; Emily Bronte, author; Jean Reno, actor; Casey Stengel, baseball manager; Delta Burke, actress.