FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2024

THE LAST WORD IN ASTROLOGY BY EUGENIA LAST

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Malala Yousafzai, 27; Kimberly Perry, 41; Topher Grace, 46; Steve Howey, 47.

Happy Birthday: Pay attention to domestic expenditures. Fine-tune your routine and cut back where you can. An innovative approach to how you live, operate, and conduct your affairs will determine the outcome. Take measures to prevent anyone from taking advantage of you or overstepping boundaries that can cost you financially or emotionally. It’s up to you to make the first move and to see your plans through to the finish line. Your numbers are 3, 12, 20, 26, 32, 38, 49.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Mix and mingle, explore your community, make peace, and love your mantra. How you get along with others will determine how much impact you wield. If you use your ingenuity to cut corners, a change will retrieve financial gain. Make socializing, entertainment, and romance a priority. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Observe rather than interfere. A stubborn attitude 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. A positive change will parlay into support and the ability to get things done. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take it upon yourself to update your look or to improve your surroundings. Dealing with children, parents, and close friends with love and support will encourage them to confide in you. The knowledge you acquire will help you do what’s right and gain respect. 5 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take a deep breath and prepare to move forward. Fact check and question your motives to ensure you are in the right lane and not on an emotional joy ride. Success requires discipline, fair play, and an understanding of what to do and how to gain support. 2 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Share stories. Offering an exciting adaptation of something you encounter, your popularity will soar. 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. 4 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Lower anxiety; don’t overload your plate or indulge in something unnecessary or costly. Focus on the adjustments that will ease stress and make your life simpler and more affordable. Learn from mistakes and set boundaries if someone pressures or takes advantage of you. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Express your desires, speak from the heart, and make travel, participation, and helping others your mission. A positive personal or physical change will encourage a better response from those you encounter and promote additional opportunities. Go to where the action is and shine. Love is favored. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Take care of business, live up to your promises, and let your actions speak for you. Deep discussions will lead to unnecessary repercussions. Take the road less traveled and put some muscle behind your intentions. A change of plans will turn out better than you anticipate. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-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. A financial gain is apparent. Romance and shared expenses are favored. 4 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Participate and experience what life offers in your community. Distance yourself from anyone using hype and pressure tactics to take advantage of you. You are best to invest in yourself, not someone else. Learn from the rhetoric you hear and adjust it to fit your needs. 2 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Concentrate on home, family, and efficiency. Declutter and make room for something you want to pursue. Speak up, ask questions, and you’ll receive input that helps you implement a plan. A physical change will result in better health and confidence. Romance is in the stars. 5 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Change can be advantageous if you stick to a budget, and it gets you closer to your goal. Discipline and originality will play a role in your success. Look at the big picture and only change what’s necessary. Say no to temptation and indulgent behavior. 3 stars

Birthday Baby: You are original, persistent, and opportunistic. You are outspoken and unpredictable.

1 star: Avoid conflicts; work behind the scenes. 2 stars: You can accomplish, but don’t rely on others. 3 stars: Focus, and you’ll reach your goals. 4 stars: Aim high; start new projects. 5 stars: Nothing can stop you; go for gold.

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