For Wednesday, July 18

Those with birthdays today: You head down your own unique path this year, not wanting to be distracted. Though you might know what you want, others will challenge your ideas. You will never get 100 percent support. This year is no exception. Relationships flourish, especially for attached Cancerians. If you are single, the same goes for you: Your relationships in general become better and better, especially one special one that might enter your life toward your next year. VIRGO might be full of inquiries. They are curious.

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)

Dive into a project knowing what must be done. You’ll make headway where few can. If you think about it, an insight could floor you. Think before you leap. Time will give you insight. Tonight: Mellow out.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

If you can flow with the unexpected, you will be much happier. People and fun mix and collide in odd ways. Don’t get too plugged in or force a situation. Tonight: A midweek break.

Anchor in and think positively. You might find that many around you are having difficulty understanding what you see as loud and clear. Convincing others takes talent and drive. Tonight: Take care of a responsibility.

You might want to touch base with your many associates and friends. Networking can make a difference. Loosen up and allow more people in. Understanding evolves to a new level. Tonight: Hang out.

You are all smiles, even if someone seems a touch incendiary. Let this person go for the tirade, and you get clear of negativity. This person will feel a lot better. Let communication flow. Tonight: Easy does it.

You have a way that can melt others’ defenses, but what you get sometimes isn’t up your alley, so to speak. Take advantage of an unexpected moment of chaos. Tonight: Thinking – bounce your ideas off a good friend.

Emphasize the big picture in your mind. Understand what might be going on with others, but don’t deviate from home base. Be a slugger and be a winner. Tonight: Where people are.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Understanding the forces that come into play helps you direct your actions. Though you might feel you are on a smooth course, a shock or two could force you to stop. Tonight: Be available.

Take an overview. There is an undertone of upheaval and change. Be at your finest with others. An upset friend or loved one seeks you out. Give as much as you can. Tonight: Rent a movie on the way home.

How you deal with others has much to do with your listening skills. Otherwise, you could crash and fall off-course. Right now, it is about others. Tonight: Discussions over dinner.

Others pull on your energy, time and caring. Though normally you would fare well with this type of situation, you could flip and run in another direction. Tonight: Don’t fight a riptide; swim with it.