Daily Horoscope for Thursday, July 22, 2004

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or making important decisions today until 1 p.m. EDT. After that the coast is clear.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Today is the beginning of a lovely six-week period of lighthearted fun, vacations, flirtations, playful times with children, plus an increased focus on the arts or the entertainment world. You want the freedom to do your own thing. That's all. Is this is too much to ask? (Pshaw!)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

In the month ahead, you'll definitely be more focused on family, home, real estate, and all kinds of domestic activities. It's just what's happening. Family discussions and activity within your family dynamic are exciting. Renovations and strong opinions require patience. (Oh yeah.)

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

The tempo is accelerating. Negotiations, wheeling and dealing, buying and selling, short trips, and conversations with everyone keep you huffing and puffing. Siblings and relatives are in the picture more than usual. (Relax. You shine at this pace! You invented frantic.)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Although you'll probably spend more money in the next few weeks, as well as sharpen your focus on how to earn more, your primary concern is going to be to straighten out in your mind what it is that you value in life. This is no small task. Philosophers have worn out toothpicks on this.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Ta da! Today the Sun moves into your sign. Does this feel good or what? For starters, the Sun is your ruler and you love the Sun in your sign. It will stay there for the next four weeks boosting your confidence and attracting people, opportunities and situations your way. (Flash that dazzle.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

While Leo is out there shamelessly parading the streets, you need peace and quiet to pull your act together so you can take it on the road. There are also some private things you want to do now - by yourself. This is a good time to take stock. (How are you doing at the art of living?)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Without question, your popularity rating will increase in the next four to six weeks. You'll be accepting invitations, buying something new to wear, enjoying the company of others, and suddenly getting involved with a group that sort of surrounds you. (Enjoy the company.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

The Sun is at high noon in your chart. This is the only time all year this happens. It stays there for the next month, maybe longer. This is fortunate for you. Although it does put you in the limelight, it attracts favourable circumstances to you. (Remember to floss.)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Your attention and activities now shifts to your favorite things: travel, foreign countries, publishing, the media, education, researching other cultures, libraries and the study of philosophy, religion and the Tao of politics. (You've always been interested in more than you could handle.)

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You want to define where your responsibilities begin and end for something. In the next few months, you'll clarify anything that's fuzzy about shared possessions, jointly held property, insurance matters, and the responsibilities you have for others. (Lots of red tape stuff.)

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

The Sun, Mercury and Mars all oppose your sign now. This forces you to look at your closest friendships and partnerships, and your style of dealing with others. Conversations and interactions with those closest to you will definitely give you a chance to learn more about yourself.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You've decided it's time to clean up your act. You want efficiency, effectiveness, productivity, and some place to put all your shoes. (Nicely.) Since you're gung ho to get organized make sure you get the tools and material to do the job right. (Makes all the difference.)

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Terence Stamp (1939) shares your birthday. You're dynamic, vital and energetic. You work a long time for what you achieve. You persevere because you are success oriented. Self-knowledge is important to you; your inner life matters. This year could be one of the most powerful years of your life. Cherished dreams can come true!

Daily Horoscope Thursday, July 22, 2004