Stars -- Horoscope

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You will do purposeful work. It may not be related to the job you do for money. Amateur status frees you to be unbound by the rules that bind others.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You may be feeling shy, but don't think that this gets you out of social obligations. You'll make more friends than anyone else.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). If you want to be creative, you must go beyond the fear of not knowing enough or being good enough. Most creative people are insecure. Man up.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Change your inner dialogue about work. You are a healer and a helper. When you are at peace with this, your talents will be put to good use.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There will be a funhouse effect on your day. You may wonder why anyone would pay for such an illusion.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). In a world of posers, you know what you know, from the inside all the way out. You're a person of substance, and that's what everyone notices now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). What is going on in the black box of this person's mind? You may never know, and that might bother you now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You're not looking for a love that will lift you up and carry you away. A love that will stroll alongside you and make a few amusing comments will suffice.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). If they held a World Cup of charm, you would almost certainly win these days. Use your powers for good.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Look through pictures, listen to old songs, get out the yearbook. A trip down memory lane will remind you who you are and how far you've come.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You might be disappointed in the level of attention a loved one gives you. You are too wise to rely on others to entertain you, anyhow.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You have to make a difficult choice. Or do you? Neutrality works for Switzerland. There is still a way to be friends with everyone.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (July 24). This birthday is a fresh start - it's like you press the "reset" button and whatever was holding you back before disappears. Relationships will be especially harmonious through the next five weeks. September features a sweet deal. November brings travel and excitement. You'll be picked for an honor in February. Gemini and Sagittarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 40, 30, 13 and 4.

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