FOR RELEASE: FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2010 by Holiday Mathis on Creators.com

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FOR RELEASE: FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2010

The astrological weather forecast is: partly mellow with a high chance of surprises. The Leo sun makes the scene exciting and dramatic. The moon shifts from pensive Pisces into a passionate Aries mode, bringing a surge of emotional energy. Mars and Uranus oppose one another, creating an opportunity for relationship breakthroughs.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You'll hop onto a winning streak. There will be challenges, but nothing can break your hope. You've proved it in the past, and you're even stronger now than you were then. Recall what got you through, and do it again.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You may know someone for a long time, but that doesn't mean you know this person well. It takes both time and quiet attention to learn the ways of another person's heart.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). If the plan rings of risk and smacks of danger, it will sound appealing to you. The drama, the danger — anything seems like a better alternative than boring sameness. This time you'll get what you're asking for.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You may endeavor to understand a loved one, but you will not completely know what this person is thinking and feeling. Your best bet is to put out your feelers. The heart comprehends what the intellect cannot.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You have no trouble relating to your team, even though its members come from vastly different age groups and cultures. You have a knack for communicating in a way that can be universally understood.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There's something delicious about keeping your opinions, humor and deeds very private. You are building a mystery inside yourself. Let your secret be safe with you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You recognize when an old pattern no longer suits you. You will find something better to involve yourself in. You shift your focus to the things that bring you pleasure, and suddenly there's nothing to overcome.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). For you, a transformation will require very little effort. Because you are ready for change, you encounter no resistance to it. You slip gracefully from one stage to the next.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Cover the major goals first — like treating loved ones well. Do this and you'll have no regrets. You realize what is important, and that is what you put your time into. The rest falls into place.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

Someone seems to expect you to be very thoughtful, anticipating his or her needs at every turn. Is it reasonable? Probably not. As much as you'd like to be this person's end-all-be-all, you can't.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Narrow your choices, and then narrow them again. You won't have the luxury of waffling back and forth. You must make a decision because the answer can wait no longer.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Getting closer to someone doesn't always look like you think it will. Instead of holding hands and strolling along the beach, you may be joking around in a way that only those who are intimately connected can.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (July 30). You are comfortable lavishing others with attention. Do the same as you care for yourself, and the next 12 months will be your best yet. Send yourself a postcard from the exciting location you visit in August. Relationships become more passionate in September. Your home transforms into a slice of heaven in November. Cancer and Gemini people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 47, 41, 6, 8 and 14.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: ARIES: You challenge loved ones, and they might not like it in the moment. Later, they will thank you for bringing out qualities in them they didn't know they had. TAURUS: If you feel guilty, you'll spend too much money. Mistakes are normal. Say you're sorry, but don't overcompensate. GEMINI: Your self-esteem is changeable from hour to hour. Be patient with yourself. CANCER: You will hit the jackpot in love. LEO: You encourage loved ones to be themselves, even if that means not spending as much time with you. VIRGO: Casual relationships are terrific for your overall mood. When it comes to emotional involvement, sometimes less is more. LIBRA: Because you are so generous, some people will assume that you have oodles of time and money to spend on them. SCORPIO: You'll figure out a loved one's secret. SAGITTARIUS: Avoid anyone who reeks of high maintenance. CAPRICORN: You deserve to be the person of the hour. Go where you get to be the star. AQUARIUS: You are self-supporting and successful — a real catch. PISCES: A loved one reminds you that you belong somewhere in this big crazy world.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Leo and Virgo are zodiac neighbors, and both are having a creative streak these days. The sun gives Leo extra charisma and magnetism, while Mercury and Venus give Virgo an abundance of charm and influence. Virgo will have a natural knack for sweet talk, and Leo will feel deserving of adulation. Virgo will get his or her way, and Leo will feel 100 percent satisfied making it happen.

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