Horoscope: July 7

Aries (March 21-April 19): You’ll get a sign that things are about to change for the better in a relationship. You will feel optimistic about your future with the other person.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): You often avoid strong emotions, but such intense feelings can be helpful at times. Use your strong feelings judiciously.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): People will do annoying things that have nothing to do with you, so be sure not to take any of it personally.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): You want a change, and your desire for it will make it happen. The stronger your desire the faster the change will come about.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): The more you expose people to your ideas the more they will like them. You will soon go from being “an acquired taste” to having mainstream appeal.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): What appears to be an everyday encounter may seem stressful to you. Try to relax and take it all in stride.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You’ll persuade someone subtly and without being detected. When you want something so much, it’s hard to keep yourself from going for it.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): A good lawyer does not present all of the information during the opening statement. You have the rapt attention of your “jury” as you take your time in revealing the truth.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): There are too many people influencing you now. It will do you no good to want something just because others do.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): It has been said that any item of clothing can be attractive with a confident, passionate person inside it. Another reason to shop…

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You are in a competitive mood. The best competitor now is not a person, but the general idea that is the status quo.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Your deepest craving is to be accepted and adored. Realize this is something you have in common with most humans.

Today’s birthday (July 7): Fun precedes hard work during September. You’ll develop your gifts through October. November brings the payoff of a long-term investment. Libra and Aries people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 6, 25, 43 and 23.