Horoscope: July 24

Aries (March 21-April 19): It is difficult to follow a map if you do not know which way is north. You have to orient yourself first to correctly follow the directions.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Even the mild-mannered people around you will have an edge to them now, but the positive aspects will far outweigh the negatives.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): You will become more fully aware of the freedoms your society allows, as you learn of those far less fortunate and significantly more restricted.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): Your self-improvement will occur naturally. Therefore, you needn’t make a special effort to overcome negative habits and refine your character.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): There is such a thing as premature organization. There will be more relevant factors to consider tonight.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Loved ones need you to help them solve problems. You will be intuitive, spontaneous and playful to a point — then you get suddenly serious and thorough.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Life indoors will be manageable and predictable, which is precisely why you need to get outside.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Resolve to keep going until you arrive at the destination. You will make mistakes in your quest, but don’t put too much focus on them. When you head in the wrong direction, make a U-turn.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You never tire of being useful. You will keep producing well into the night.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You are a rebel at heart and will see many reasons not to go along with the “program.” And though people around you may seem to have no problem with compliance, as soon as you rebel, others will do the same.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may feel limited in your ability to express yourself or further your purposes. Exercise your freedom of thought, and your environment will shift to externally liberate you as well.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Instead of being upset and angry that you don’t always do as you mean to do, breathe and relax. Try to be inwardly gentle, supportive and friendly.

Today’s birthday (July 24): There will be many sights you will see for the first time. Your enjoyment will be enhanced by the presence of younger people. You’ll speak your mind in August and set a record straight. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 25, 42, 30 and 15.