For Thursday, July 31, 2003. Those with birthdays today: Examine what you want, both financially and emotionally. Learn to do more for yourself and be more creative in how you approach situations. Although you often have great financial ideas, you experience a backfire of sorts, which could have more to do with others than with you. If single, you might not enjoy being alone as much as in past years, which could be a signal that you are ready for a relationship. If attached, your relationship could hit a couple of rocky areas in finances.

The stars show the kind of day you'll have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

Aries (March 21-April 19)

• *** Spend time making sure everyone is coming from the same place, or else you could be stunned by what will happen. Tonight: Put your feet up.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

• **** Examine what needs to happen in order to make someone close to you happy. Even if you don't agree with this person, you might enjoy brainstorming. Tonight: Kick up your heels.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

• **** Juggle your different demands and find out what is workable. Your positive approach draws the kind of results you really want. Still, use caution with those in charge. Tonight: Roll on home.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

• *** You know what you think and what you want. Knowing when to put a halt to the shenanigans might be important but difficult. Tonight: Stay with the tried and true.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

• ** You must use your intuitive sense with finances if you are going to get the results you desire. Realize where a problem is coming from. A discussion with the source could be touchy but necessary. Tonight: Your treat.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

• **** Be your positive self, even if you have difficult people surrounding you. The only way you can keep the peace right now is to be a good listener, as well as pretending you are an international diplomat. Tonight: Whatever puts a smile on your face.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

• ** Use your sixth sense and diplomacy to handle the many touchy people in your life. A boss or superior could be demanding but justified. Tonight: Continue to cocoon.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

• *** Keep your eye on the big picture, as many forces seem to be working against you. You could find friends and loved ones close to impossible. Choose to go your own way. Tonight: With your friends.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

• * You might want to make an additional effort to create certain events. Think twice, if not more. Look around and observe the moods of those close to you. Tonight: A family member wants one thing, and you need to do another.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

• *** If you detach, you might understand much more of what is spinning around you. You might want to lighten up and not get into any hot discussions. Tonight: Treat your mind to some candy.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

• *** You might want to defer to someone else, especially if you find yourself blocked at every turn. Tonight: Follow another's lead.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

• ** You might see yourself as totally logical, but actually, others find you ever so outrageous. Think before losing your temper. Tonight: Let others make the call.

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