This first of August arrives to a solar new moon eclipse in Leo. Personal desire and individuality sounds off ... or get eclipsed. Some discover the inner pluck to pull off a previously impossible feat, while others feel their light has been hidden under a bushel. Don't worry, your 15 minutes of fame are coming — everyone has their day in the sun!

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The regrets you have are small ones — like wishing you said this instead of that, wore the other shirt or chose a different sandwich for lunch. All the tiny issues will be happily dwarfed by the big picture.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It's clear that to get where you're going, you need to be relentlessly determined. Find tenacious people to admire and model yourself after — inspiring beacons of hope.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You know exactly what you have to offer and exactly what you want. The stage is set for serious negotiation. Improbable, unusual and downright wacky deals are the ones that will work out the best.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Adventure is almost as important to your survival as air and food. You have voracious appetites for fun that are not currently being sated. Quick, figure out a way to infuse your life with some fun.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Just because you want to know something doesn't mean you should seek the information, especially if you risk invading someone else's privacy. Honor the personal boundaries of others and your own will be respected.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (AUGUST 1). As destiny unfolds, you're hardly surprised — this is what you've been working toward for years. Just don't forget to celebrate big time in September when one of your fond goals is finally in hand. New members to your support team come along in November. Steal away with a loved one in January. Capricorn and Pisces adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 25, 34, 19 and 7.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You have romantic dreams, all of which have the potential to come true. Now it's time to perfect your skills and bone up on the basics to earn your place in dreamland.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You are known for your diplomacy and right now the most diplomatic thing you can do is tell the truth. The short version — no frills or elaborations. Your allies are Sagittarius and Cancer.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You venture into business and pleasure with equally successful results. But the best scenario is to combine the two. The sum of your riches will be so much greater than their dollar amount.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You have a soldier-like proficiency. Small talk? Don't have time. Artistry and style? After the dishes are done! Avoid being militaristic in areas that require a more nuanced approach, like romance.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It takes practically no energy at all to accept the changes that are upon you. Resisting them, however, would be exhausting. Maybe that's why you feel oddly liberated by today's turn of events.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You reach out to one who has been shunned by others — a risky move, though your compassion will not steer you wrong. Tonight, family comes first — and second, and third.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Connect with others on superficial levels without worrying about getting too deep. It's the lighthearted fun you engage in that will have the most lasting effect. A breezy style works best for you.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: ARIES: You want what you want, but this isn't mutually exclusive. You find a way to satisfy your sweetie, too. TAURUS: Loved ones are as fun as a barrel of monkeys, and just as demanding, and you feel overwhelmingly blessed. GEMINI: Your changing thoughts on a relationship can actually change the relationship, so think positive. CANCER: Trusted advisers tell you to follow the path that has heart for you and they're absolutely right. LEO: Life feels like a roller coaster and you're up for it. A partner steadies you throughout. VIRGO: Your relationship isn't perfect, but your very human one accepts you both to come as you are — far more ideal. LIBRA: News travels fast through your grapevine of friends, and, oh, surprises are in store. SCORPIO: Your reputation reflects on your partner, so be mindful how you represent yourself to others. SAGITTARIUS: Leaps of faith are your specialty, but a partner has experience to offer. CAPRICORN: The deal sweetens, making someone look even better than they did before. AQUARIUS: A relationship turns up the heat, but you deliberately arrive at your heart's answer soon without losing your head. PISCES: Surround yourself with people you admire, and their polish rubs off on you.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Libra and Sagittarius look into each other's eyes and see shooting stars. It looks a lot like destiny. Instantly, they finish each other's sentences and soon thereafter compare dream notebooks, similarly punctuated by changing moods and whims. When Sagittarius books round-the-world tickets for two and Libra can't think of making another decision without consulting Sag, the future takes flight.

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