Horoscope: July 18, 2013

ARIES (March 21-April 19). An unexpected encounter will remind you that you have wings of your own, and you're just waiting for the right moment to take flight.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The things that make you sad can be the very same things that lift your spirits once expressed. Try it. Talk about what's troubling you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your network of far-flung friends and relations maybe feels like an exhausting trap of obligations and duties. Let everyone know that you're taking a well-deserved break.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You don't need to have a thrilling time to have a good time. You'll be more reasonable than your friends in this regard.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You hate to feel indebted to people. There's a sense that you can't get even with some people who always want to give you more. Perhaps because they need the upper hand?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You strive for a pure heart, clear mind and devout soul. On the bright side, vice in moderation can be a bonding agent between people.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Today you're just not in the mood to be startled in any way. Luckily, you will be able to control your environment to a large degree.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Good fortune is the result of good planning. Today you're the perfect mix of being structured and in the moment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You've often felt as if you have two left feet and a bad case of vertigo. But others only see how well you can spin those plates without dropping them.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Older people tend to project an illusion of happiness onto younger people who may or may not feel that way. This moon helps you tune in to the truth of the matter, though.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You love mischievous and playful people, but not dishonest people. Don't be afraid to clear up that distinction, and sooner rather than later.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Even when you are not among your true and sincere friends, you can still be yourself. That's the best person to be to attract new true and sincere friends.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (July 18). You prefer slow, steady change to jarring transformations this year and will get your wish. Because of this style, you'll enjoy the unfolding of who you are becoming. Children figure into your professional and personal life in September. A savvy investment pays off in December. Libra and Capricorn people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 25, 43, 11 and 16.