Horoscope: July 27

Aries (March 21-April 19): Everyone has something to say, but you are wise to ignore all but the most loyal.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Getting dressed up will be a tremendous confidence-booster. And good things come from your self-confidence.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): A romance is heating up. If it’s not yours, it’s that of someone you know. Either way, it’s going to be an interesting couple of weeks.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): An unexpected invitation flatters your vanity. You didn’t know this person thought of you as a friend.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Break out the good dishes — you have special company to look forward to. A gathering of good friends is a melting pot of future possibilities.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You often wait until the last minute to do something important. Here is an opportunity to do differently.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Reach out to family members. They’ve been thinking about you, and you’ve been thinking about them, too.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): A friend’s slip-up discloses information you weren’t meant to hear that bothers you. Consider letting it go.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Most people think you’re headed straight for the top. With your natural talent and discipline, you’ll prove them right.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’ll need to go a great distance, either physically or mentally, before the day is over. Thankfully, you won’t get lost, not even once.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’re like a comet: gleaming in the sky but moving fast and focused toward the places you want to be.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Your friends are there for you as a fallback, but this is a moment when it benefits you most to go it alone.

Today’s birthday (July 27): Your confidence grows this year. You’ll realize you are better off because you had to rise above circumstantial limitations. A devoted love will go where you go. Singles meet prospects through friends or computer dating. Finances improve in January. Aries, Cancer people adore you. Lucky numbers are 31, 44, 39, 27 and 20.