Daily Horoscope for Friday, July 18, 2003

Moon Alert

Caution: Avoid major purchases and important decisions between 10:45 AM EDT and 7:30 PM EDT today.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is a pleasant, goofy day in a way. It's definitely a good day to make plans for Happy Hour. However, it's a poor day on the whole, for making important decisions and for buying things. You find that whatever you do has to be redone later or changed in some way. Entertain at home.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is a wonderful day for schmoozing with daily contacts, siblings and friends. Don't try to hard to stay on target with your planned schedule. (Most Tauruses have a so-called schedule in mind each day because you have such a strong work ethic.)

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You can make a decent impression on people today. You might even have an opportunity to talk to the boss. However, don't do your tap-dance routine. Pull back a little. Things are a bit squirrelly today. (But fun.)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

On the whole, this is a lovely day. However, it is a time of shortages and delays. Minor goof ups with publishing, the media, legal matters, travel and dealing with foreign countries are likely. Do not set anything into stone today. Stay flexible for future changes. It's a loosey goosey day.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You might have difficulty getting a lot done today. However, if you are doing creative work, you can be extremely productive. Things will not go as planned, yet it can be a favourable day. You're in the mood to talk to people. Laugh it up.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

The Moon is opposite your sign today, but on good terms with this Cancer Sun. Nevertheless, in astrological parlance, for most of the day the Moon is void-of-course. That means whatever you initiate will tend not to fulfill its purpose.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Expect staff shortages at work today. You might have to pick up the slack for someone. Don't make major changes or decisions on the job; however, your creative ideas are definitely worth consideration. Fill your databank today but make your concrete decisions tomorrow. (Asphalt works too.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is definitely the day to goof off and have fun. Sneak a long lunch hour if you can. Plan for a great Happy Hour with friends. Your creative juices are flowing! Note: while most people cannot be too productive today, you can be enormously creative.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This is a great day to get outdoors and count clouds. Or maybe listen to the grass grow. Give yourself a chance to expand and soak up some more of the world today. It's a pleasant day at home and with family as well.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Your conversations with others are extraordinarily original and stimulating today. It's as if you're tapped into the ether and these fabulous ideas keep coming. Write them down if you can. Some of them are wonderful; some of them are nuts. Just keep scribbling.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This is not an ideal day for shopping or making major financial decisions. (Especially if you are a buyer for a store.) You will see a lot of things that you want to get, but by tomorrow you might be asking yourself -- why? It's a creative day but not a practical day.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This can be a lovely day for your sign. Very pleasant way to wrap up the week. The Moon is in your sign however, it's a bit of a wonky Moon. That means you can enjoy yourself, but do not make concrete decisions about things. It's a wonderful day for romance, pleasure, parties, the arts and good times.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Astronaut John Glenn (b. 1921) shares your birthday. You are courageous and committed to your ideals. You fight for your beliefs. Fortunately, you often reflect the values of the group around you. Because of this you can bring change to the world -- local or far-reaching. Important choices face you this year. Choose wisely.

Daily Horoscope Friday, July 18, 2003