Horoscope: July 22

Aries (March 21-April 19): What someone else sees a step forward you see as two steps back. It may mean you’re not going to get anywhere fast with this person.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Almost anything you decide can be rescinded if necessary. Know that you are free to change your mind, and you’ll taste more of life.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): You are willing to devote a few minutes to solving unexpected problems, but if it looks like the issue cannot be licked in under 20 minutes, you’ll let it ride another day.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): You’ll set aside a certain time for a project, and life will get in the way. This is an opportunity to recognize what’s more important and tend to it.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): The more self-reliant you are the better equipped you’ll be to create a happy outcome.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Another person is thinking intently about you. But that person sees you not how you are but how he or she expects you to be.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): While you focus on what you are doing without worry about the amount of time it is taking, you remain in a state of grace.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Your concentration is strong, and you ride this day like an expert surfer riding the ultimate wave.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): There will be a beautiful continuity to this day, as though things are picking up where they left off and progressing to interesting places.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Before you invite a task into your life, find out how much effort it will take. Ask about the timeframe. This will prevent disappointment or resentment.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You are where you are when you are there. If you believe that everything in the universe is working perfectly, there is no such thing as “late.”

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Just because you make a wrong choice doesn’t mean you owe yourself a punishment. Bring more understanding instead.

Today’s birthday (July 22): Dedicating yourself to loved ones helps you grow in athletic, mechanical, technical and artistic ability. You’ll use physical energy to build and generate wealth through fall, but in 2012, you’ll earn with intelligent decisions. Your lucky numbers are: 30, 1, 5, 39 and 18.