Aries: Your charm may be used to attract delightful companions in the week ahead. Consider leaving your comfort zone to join energetic friends on their adventures. You can shine in group gatherings and meetings.

Taurus: Show the world you’ve got what it takes. Be friendly and welcoming, but don’t be afraid to show your intelligence. The unexpected and original ideas that occur to you now could be worth sharing with others.

Gemini: Channel your competitive spirit into worthwhile projects as the week unfolds. You may feel that urge to move ahead. Consider directing that energy into something positive. Bounce back quickly despite obstacles.

Cancer: Every little triumph may add to your confidence in the week ahead. Taking a shortcut that straddles the gray area between right and wrong always causes more challenges and complexities than you’ll want to handle.

Leo: Aim for peace over conflict. Keeping your cool as misunderstandings arise is the way to go. Remind yourself that those who are the most successful have put enormous effort into getting there. Keep going.

Virgo: Unconditional love is something that can’t be bought. You and a loved one may grow closer in your own oasis of contentment. You may change your tactics if you run into a challenge over a simple procedure.

Libra: Collaborate with people who have similar interests and beliefs. You may find common ground by sharing your fascination with secrets and mysteries. A loved one might enjoy a break from current troubles by discussing the future.

Scorpio: Sometimes it boils down to the lowest common denominator; sometimes complexity is necessary. Simplify an idea just enough so that the concept may be recognizable, but don’t simplify so much you lose the thread.

Sagittarius: Achieving your ambitions is a journey, and peace and prosperity may be just around the corner. Don’t let small disagreements cloud your week. Plant the seeds that represent your goals and watch them grow.

Capricorn: You want to be a success and may be willing to work hard to achieve material security. Be careful of someone trying to persuade you to overspend in the coming week. Don’t feel pressured to prove you can afford possessions.

Aquarius: Feeling desired may be quite a thrill, but at some point in the upcoming week you may need to focus on responsibilities rather than casual relationships. Consider focusing more on doing what might bring people together.

Pisces: It may take years to become an overnight success. Don’t be discouraged if you need to build your credibility up to gain recognition. Keep the peace and have fun riding the waves of life with a steady hand and a hopeful heart.

If July 21 is your birthday: Concentrate on spiritual development and good health rather than material gain during the next six weeks. Not every period is suitable for worldly pursuits; romantic idealism and emerging creative imagination may indicate a fertile time that leads you to choose people and things that bring enduring happiness.

Magi Helena, Tribune Content Agency