Horoscopes: Friday, July, 31

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
You are keen to explore the unknown. Moon in your adventure region pushes Aries to take risks and delve into a variety of different subjects. Take companions along with you for the ride.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
A desire for company exceeds the need for privacy. Moon, the emotional ruler, lies in the secretive section of your chart. Today it does battle with friendly Venus and ultimately you choose camaraderie.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
A second chance allows you to redeem yourself. The timing is perfect and as you right a past wrong, rewards start trickling in. Those closest to you benefit but take none of the kudos.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
There is a divine order to proceedings. You avoid any attempts to micro-manage people and routines, opting instead to allow the natural sequence of events to unfold. Calm acceptance becomes you today.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
A solution pops into your head and its simplicity amazes you. With the ideas planet Mercury set to leave your sign, now is the ideal time to exploit quick thinking and ingenuity.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
Confronting fears head-on reduces their impact. Moon at the foot of your chart challenges you to deal with niggling concerns and accept inevitable outcomes. Put ghosts of the past to rest.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
People waft in and out of your orbit filling diverse needs at different times. In the process you learn some wonderful pieces of trivia, revealing facts and pertinent lessons. All are useful for the future.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Money matters come up for review. The planets indicate a change in financial fortunes, so now is the perfect time to update those investment plans. Be shrewd but dare to set ambitious targets.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
The emotional cobwebs are swept away by Moon in your sign. In particular, you see relationship issues more clearly and empathise with the feelings of others. Your listening skills are exemplary today.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
A little more generosity of spirit will earn love and respect. Loosen up when judging people and offer compliments freely rather than holding back. Big-heartedness is the key to happier relationships.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
Goodwill flows freely today. Moon in the altruistic zone brings benevolent people into your life and encourages you to work together on worthy causes. Trivial issues are of no particular interest to you.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
You try hard to emulate an idol. However, your efforts prove futile and eventually you must accept that we each have a gift of our own. Play to your strengths and you will earn admiration.

YOUR DAY
The time is ripe for a fresh start. Each individual has his or her area of interest but the common bond today is a desire for change. Moon in outgoing Sagittarius helps overcome inhibitions.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
A challenge looks daunting but can be broken down into manageable parts. Practicality and hard work are the secrets to achieving goals in the months ahead. Reward for effort is substantial.