HOROSCOPE

FORECAST FOR THUR., JULY 17, 2008

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Take charge, as your very nature dictates. You function on a very high level, and a boss or contemporary acknowledges just that. You could be surprised at the end result of a money proposition. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Reach out for someone at a distance. Your caring can only grow if you are open. Don't try to dictate what should happen or what someone needs to do. Stay open to possibilities, and you will be a lot happier. Tonight: Reach for the stars.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Togetherness is a strong theme right now. Stay centered and understand that perhaps a partner who might not agree with you also has validity and logic in his or her thought process. The unexpected occurs professionally. Tonight: Accept an invitation.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Work with others. You might not have the only answer, but you certainly have a good one. Loosen up in your dealings and welcome a different opinion or thought. Remain easygoing no matter what pops up. Surprising events could change plans. Tonight: Defer to someone else.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Easy does it. You might try another approach or do something very differently. You might not have all the right ideas, but you have many. Still, go along with a surprising, eccentric person. His or her vision is very different from yours. Tonight: Easy does it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) H You have a playful and frisky side that rarely manifests itself. What is true is that a change of pace would be most welcomed by many. A new friendship could start budding out of the blue. You cannot know what someone else is thinking. Tonight: Think "weekend."

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Once more, you could opt to play it low-key or work from home. You might surprise yourself with how innovative you can be if you just let yourself go. Your sense of humor makes a hurdle a lot easier. Share that gift. Tonight: Happy at home.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You simply need to make that extra effort. If properly coaxed, some will tell you exactly what is on their mind. Knowing when to pull back or do something differently could remain key. Tonight: Hook up with some friends.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Your finances could swing, giving you a surprise -- hopefully. Certainly risking in this realm could toss your life one way or the other. Be aware of your objectives. Build security rather than toss it to the wind. Tonight: Your treat.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) The cards are stacked in your favor. The moment has come to take a leap of faith. You could be uncomfortable with the unexpected person who blows into your office or with what you hear. There is more coming. Strap on your seatbelt. Tonight: What makes you happy.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Investigation behooves you, instead of causing yourself a problem. Your ability to understand another's motives can help you in many ways, in whatever arena of life the two of you interact. As you get to the bottom of a problem, you recharge. Tonight: Check in on someone who feels less than great.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Zoom in on what makes a difference. Your sense of humor helps you see the real nature of another person. Help others loosen up and see the fun in life rather than be gloomy. Tonight: Say yes.