Horoscopes by Holiday for July 30

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).

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

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).

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

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).

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

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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