FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2024

Pay attention to domestic expenditures. Fine-tune your routine and cut back where you can. An innovative approach to how you conduct your affairs will determine the outcome. Prevent anyone from taking advantage of you or overstepping boundaries. It’s up to you to make the first move and to see your plans through to the finish line.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): Take a deep breath and prepare to move forward. Success requires discipline, fair play and an understanding of what to do and how to gain support. Verify information and make sure of your motives.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Share stories. Look for opportunities to network and mix business with pleasure. You can apply pressure if you do so in an amicable manner. Shoot for the stars and make romance a priority.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Lower anxiety; don’t overload your plate or indulge in something unnecessary or costly. Focus on making adjustments that will ease stress and make your life simpler and more affordable.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Express your desires and speak from the heart. A positive personal or physical change will promote additional opportunities. Go to where the action is. Love is favored.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22): Take care of business, live up to your promises and let your actions speak for you. Take the road less traveled and put some muscle behind your intentions. A change of plans will turn out well.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21): Don’t share personal information. Someone will twist your words or use them against you. Focus on money, health and contracts. Read the fine print and stick to your plans and budget.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Experience what life has to offer in your community. Distance yourself from anyone using hype and pressure tactics to take advantage of you. Invest in yourself, not in someone else.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19): Concentrate on home, family and efficiency. Declutter and make room for something you want to pursue. Speak up and ask questions, and you’ll receive input that helps you implement a plan.

Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20): Change can be advantageous if you stick to a budget. Discipline and originality will play roles in your success. Look at the big picture and change only what’s necessary.

Aries (March 21-April 19): Mix and mingle, explore your community and make peace your mantra. How you get along with others will determine how much impact you will have. A change will bring financial gain.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Observe rather than interfere. Being stubborn won’t help you win a debate. Pay attention to your spending habits and create a budget to help you avoid debt and stressful situations.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Take it upon yourself to update your look or improve your surroundings. Treating children, parents and close friends with love and support will encourage them to confide in you.