Horoscope: July 18

Aries (March 21-April 19): You know how to deal with passionate, intemperate people, and you’ll use this knowledge to succeed.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Some are content to kill time, but you will strive for a much more amicable arrangement.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Some of the people around you need a wakeup call, and you’re the alarm clock. Once you get a few things off your chest, you’ll enjoy yourself much better.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): Let the little joys add up while you let the little disappointments slip into the cracks. This is pretty easy.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You sometimes equate wealth with hard work, but the reality is that often it doesn’t happen that way at all. Stay open to the possibility that good fortune may come without effort.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your body may send you signals that are more intelligent than those your mind sends. When things feel right, they are right.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You’re independent and you refuse to get carried away with anyone else’s ideology. The others want you on their side, but you feel an even stronger calling to do your own thing.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Busy people are the toughest to attract. Whether the relationship is business or personal, the rule is the same: The other person has to have room for you; otherwise, it won’t work.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Visit face to face whenever possible. You never know where the activities and conversation will lead.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You have a personal stake in what you’re doing. As for the others, they may need help getting involved.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Casinos are designed for visitors to get lost in them. This day will seem similarly patterned to delight, distract and tempt you away from your original plans.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Two ideas are at war with each other. You have a right to adapt and change your position. By the end of the day, one idea will win out.

Today’s birthday (July 18): Exceptional good fortune comes this month and in December. You’ll seal a deal in November. December and May bring family celebration. Capricorn and Sagittarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 15, 49, 11 and 26.