Horoscope: July 21

Aries (March 21-April 19): Some people are content to be big fishes in little ponds. Not you. The itch to swim upstream is something you were born with.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Communication skills are in top form. Your loved ones know what you need and what you are able to give them. All will run smoothly.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): You have a brand-new favorite song. The heavens just reached down and handed you a reason to be happy. And you accepted.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): You should be wearing epaulettes, because you’re definitely captaining your vessel right now.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Taking stock of your situation, you find there are some negative aspects, but much more to be happy about.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): An opportunity might require sacrifice. Know that whatever you decide, the working it out will bring you both closer together.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You thought you were standing on quicksand, but it was just mud. You won’t get bogged down like that again.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Making fun of a serious topic isn’t always bad. Sometimes it’s a way of coping with something that might otherwise be unbearable.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Have you ever had a celebrity encounter? If so, review all you’ve learned. You are about to meet someone of renown.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You are wise to resist the temptation to jump into the next new thing. Stick with what you know.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You won’t submit to authority without question. You may be more qualified to issue orders than those who are bossing everyone around.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): You are an uncapped fire hydrant. So much delicious energy is spilling out of you that it’s refreshing everyone around.

Today’s birthday (July 21): You’ll get instruction and learn a new skill in October. Wedding bells ring in January. Scorpio and Pisces adore you. Your lucky numbers are 42, 35, 4, 50 and 16.