Horoscope: July 17

Aries (March 21-April 19): Consider the role of music and lighting in your environment. You’ll improve your mood by improving the mood of a room.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): You’ll get the love you want. Sometimes you have to ask for it, but we are always teaching others how to treat us.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Things do not occur at the time that you think they should; rather, they occur at the time that is most right for everyone.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): There will be a temptation to consider too many options. Experienced people know where to focus. Follow the lead of a master.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You’ll break boundaries. Well, more like gingerly step over them on the way to your destination.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your heart and inner wisdom will urge you to do something. Act on the request, without hesitation.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You’ll strike a lovely balance in all things. You’ll serve your loved ones without being subservient to them.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): There is a problem you must solve with someone. In some areas, you have the most knowledge; in others, he or she does. Teach each other.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You will accomplish what those before you could not — not through force, but because times have changed and you’re changing too.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): When you are in harmony with your spirit, everything will harmonize along with you.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Mentors, parents or leaders will weigh in. You’ll be advised well, but don’t take the insights and directives too literally.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): You could use a soothing vibration, and the right music will do it for you and your social arrangements.

Today’s birthday (July 17): You are increasingly self-motivated, and you’ll motivate others. In August, you’ll teach someone and be enriched by what you learn in the process (and monetarily). Aries and Scorpio people adore you. Your lucky numbers are 9, 3, 22, 1 and 50.