Horoscope: July 12

Aries (March 21-April 19): There is a fine line between taking initiative and grandstanding. Your awareness of those around you will help you strike the right balance.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): You know that you have a right to defend yourself and to be heard. You feel empowered to take a stand, and therefore, no one can make you feel inferior.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): You don’t usually think of yourself as a brand, and yet you will benefit from promoting yourself the way companies do.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): Your ability to question your own judgments and assumptions will help you grow within a relationship.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You may be proud of what you know and all you’ve accomplished in a certain area of study. Yet, the cycle will not be complete until you transfer your knowledge to the next generation.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): There is no reason to try to change things all by yourself. There’s a natural evolution moving the action along.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): If you have a plan but don’t know the real reason for it, your work will be unfocused and ineffective.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): You don’t claim to be right all the time. However, on matters of your expertise, you are rarely wrong. You have credibility and a track record.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You are especially charismatic now and will influence the values and goals of those around you. Stay curious, and continue to ask questions.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A series of challenges lies before you. They can’t be taken on all at once. There are developmental steps.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Because your communication is so clear and direct, unexpected opportunities arise. This would be wonderful if it weren’t for the fact that someone gets jealous.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): You may feel like a square peg in a round hole. Don’t assume it’s you who must change.

Today’s birthday (July 12): You take yourself seriously and make your own needs important. You have many wonderful adventures this year. You’ll celebrate a major accomplishment in August. November brings family additions. Libra and Scorpio people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 25, 11, 43 and 6.