Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Gemini.

Happy birthday for Sunday, July 24, 2022: You are a practical dreamer. You are friendly, sympathetic and comfortable with people from all walks of life. You value security, yet you’re courageous about pursuing new avenues. This year is the beginning of a new nine-year cycle for you. Be ready to act on new opportunities. Be courageous. Open any door!

Aries (March 21-April 19): It’s a lovely day to relax or entertain at home, which means you can invite family or friends over for good food and drink. Many of you will be interested in redecorating or tweaking your digs to make them look better. Got something to show off? Tonight: Relax.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): This is a feel-good day! Enjoy talking to siblings, relatives and neighbors. You will have greater appreciation of your daily surroundings. In other words, life feels good! You’re happy to be alive! Tonight: happy thoughts.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Business and commerce are favored today. Give serious thought to your moneymaking ideas, because they might be worthwhile. If shopping, you will want to buy beautiful things. However, be cautious about going overboard or being too extravagant. Tonight: Enjoy what you own.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): Today you feel happy and positive, which is why you will enjoy the company of others. It’s important that you do something you really enjoy. (Put pleasure before work.) Consider shopping for wardrobe items, but caution against extravagance. Keep your receipts. Tonight: Socialize.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You are at peace in your world. With both the sun and Mercury in your sign, you will be happy to talk to others and share your ideas. Nevertheless, some of you will choose to cocoon and enjoy some downtime by yourself. Tonight: quiet time.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Relations with friends and members of groups are warm and friendly today. It’s an excellent day to interact with classes, clubs and organizations, especially with creative projects and artistic people. Travel plans are still appealing! Tonight: Schmooze.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You’ll enjoy excellent relations with people in authority today because they will be favorably inclined toward you. (Ask for approval or permission). Meanwhile, someone might want your advice about making something look better. Tonight: You’re admired.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You have a strong urge to travel for pleasure today. If you can do so, act on this desire. Romance with someone different or from another culture might flourish. Enjoy doing something different from your usual routine. Tonight: Explore!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): This is a solid day for money and finances. In fact, gifts and goodies might come your way. It’s a particularly good time to settle disputes about inheritances and shared property because you will be favored. Tonight: Check your finances.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Relations with others are excellent today. Because you’re so smooth, this is a good day to mend rifts with others. One reason for this is that you find it easy to express your affection and make your feelings clear to others. Tonight: Be friendly.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ll be happy working at whatever task you choose today because you feel a sense of reward from whatever you’re doing. You might enjoy helping someone else. Don’t go overboard on fattening or sweet foods. A work-related romance is possible. Tonight: Get organized.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Your involvement with children will be upbeat today. All kinds of social activities are favored. This is a great day for a vacation or any kind of social outing, because your primary objective is to have a good time and enjoy yourself! Tonight: Play!

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