Horoscope: July 19

Aries (March 21-April 19): Make contact. You’re likely to pull a quality new friend into your world just because you were the one who said “hi” when no one else did.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Today your creativity will lead you to a sacred place in your own soul.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): You may have trouble relating to someone until you broaden your base of acceptable commonalities. You are of the same species on the same planet, and there is enough to agree on right there.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): Being loved by another person is not nearly as fulfilling as loving another person. You will be happily occupied in the activities that demonstrate your deep affection.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You know that by engaging a passionate person who is already in a certain mood, you are asking for trouble. But as an excitement-seeking risk-taker, you may find it irresistible.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It is your firm opinion that the future will hold amazing treasures. Share your vision with fellow optimists.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You deserve to deal strictly with people of integrity. The ones who tell you to buy what you don’t need have to go.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): The truth can be very uncomfortable to hear today, and it will provoke a visceral response.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ve been working diligently to form a certain public image, and now your work is paying off.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Once a stressful situation passes or a problem is resolved, you will feel better than new.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): What you physically can or cannot do might affect your plan and your thinking. But don’t let it affect your opinion of yourself. Placing emphasis on your inner strength will empower you.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Avoid twisting yourself up into a knot to prove how flexible and willing to please you are. Instead, walk tall. It’s better to err on the side of rigidity now.

Today’s birthday (July 19): You’ll be shown affection and will enjoy a large number of friends and acquaintances. An inheritance or unexpected bounty comes in February. Libra and Gemini people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 20, 14, 12 and 30.