LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You don't always have to stand out to do well in business, and the same goes for your personal relationships.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Being uncomfortable with a circumstance will inspire you to fantasize about an alternate reality.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Just because you're in a good mood doesn't mean your life is without stress.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There have been times when you felt small and needy. You are compassionate with one who is going through such a stage now.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You express your love so effortlessly that it is difficult for you to imagine that others cannot do this.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There is one element that will prove unmanageable for today and many days to come. This will be a continual source of fun and adventure.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You can only take so much hard work, isolation and solitude before you just want to break out and join the party - especially if the action is relatively mindless.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You need help. Decide who can help you and why they should. Then build the perfect pitch.
TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (June 17). It is a talent of yours to expertly work out mutually beneficial arrangements. You'll bring people together in unexpected ways and create scenarios that only you could. The next six weeks give you more to work with in terms of financial and emotional resources. Family makes you proud in September. Leo and Taurus are your supportive fans. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 12, 42, 39 and 14.
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