Daily Horoscope for Monday, July 17, 2006

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 9:30 p.m. EDT until midnight. The Moon is in Aries.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You start this week off in a very determined frame of mind. That's okay. Just don't step on anybody else's toes. (Their knee-jerk reaction might be unpleasant to handle.) Think of ways to improve matters connected with publishing, the media, higher education, religion and the law. You can do this.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You're an extremely resourceful sign. Today you see new applications for possessions that are jointly owned or owned by others. Perhaps you can work behind the scenes or even deal with government agencies today. You might also be involved secrets in some way. (Woo woo.)

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You will encounter somebody who is quite intense today. (Perhaps this person is you!) Conversations with others will certainly reflect this quality. You could meet someone who is absolutely obsessed about something! They're like a stuck record. Wah, wah, wah. Oy! (Patience.)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Sometimes less is more. Think of this today. VIPs, bosses and parents definitely notice you at some point today: you will make a strong impression. However, don't blow it by going overboard about something, or repeating yourself. Just plant the seed.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You're a natural teacher/performer. When you get excited about an idea, you want everyone else to jump on board. Therefore, you often become dramatic in your enthusiasm. Be careful about this today. It's fine to suggest and inform people about political and religious ideas - but just let it go at that.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You have excellent ideas about how to use the wealth, support or the resources of others. This is just fine. Make your proposal or suggestion. But don't start to flog a dead horse. If others don't go for your ideas -- don't hit them over the head. That's a guarantee for failure.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Take it easy in discussions with friends, partners and important clients today. In your enthusiasm to endorse something, you might exhort others to do something or to agree with you. However, there are none so deaf as those who are wearing headphones. You know this. (Don't be a pushy Leo.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You're so powerful (altho' most of you don't realize it) you're generally more effective dealing with groups than you are in the one-to-one situation. Share your ideas with coworkers; but don't expect everyone to agree. Possibly, they don't grasp the bottom line the way you do.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Parents must be lighter and more easy-going with children today. Remember the advice of Goethe: "Correction does much but encouragement does more." This same advice can apply to romantic relationships and working with others in the entertainment world.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You're a perfectionist; and you're always aware of the impression you create on your audience. These two influences might be why you want to intensely pursue something today. Hey - you might want to lighten up a little? Honey attracts more flies than vinegar.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Don't worry if you become obsessed with a particular idea today. Muhammad Ali said, "It's the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen." (I think that thought is a knockout.)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You might be a bit obsessed about shopping for something or buying something. Matter connected to your finances make you quite relentless today. Why not wait until tomorrow to see how you feel before you part with your hard-earned cash? Later, you might be glad you did.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Duchess of Cornwall Camilla Parker Bowles (1947) shares your birthday. You're ambitious, self-confident and poised. You have your goals and you intend to achieve them. How you go about this is not necessarily flashy; it is quietly determined. You believe timing is everything and you're willing to wait for your moment in the Sun. Expect major changes this year (perhaps similar to around 1997).

Daily Horoscope Monday, July 17, 2006