Horoscopes: Thursday, July 30

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
Double-checking details before signing off makes sense. It is important to keep your finger on the pulse and an eye on the fine print to avoid mistakes. Uphold high standards at all times.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
Even when outperforming others you remain humble. Moon in the partnership sector teaches courtesy and you follow etiquette more willingly than most. Gracious behaviour extends across all areas of your life today.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
An inappropriate demand deserves a curt response. You draw the line at unjust actions and feel ill at ease in certain company. There is no need to explain your conduct to other people.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
You pay attention to pertinent points. Detail is important and your steel-trap mind enables you to store information easier than most. As each feature falls into place, the big picture comes into focus.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Your motto now is to forgive and forget. Not everyone agrees with your opinions or methods but rather than taking offence, you graciously move on. Compliancy helps keep relationships on an even keel.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
Breaking an impasse requires compassion and cooperation. Compatible lunar energy encourages you to hear people out and in return respectfully state your case. At least one issue is likely to be resolved this way.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
Controversial topics draw you in. You revel in both sides of the debate and have no hidden agenda or definitive opinions. Your belief is that everyone has a different set of ideals or rules.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Affection seems to be all around you. People offer support and in response, you share their burdens or go into battle for their beliefs. Receptive lunar energy gives you a conciliatory outlook on life.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
You let a scenario play out rather than intervening. Stronger personalities than yours battle for supremacy while you reserve judgment until results are in. Meantime, thoughts turn towards escapism or alternative work options.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
A collaborative effort is called for during this ambitious phase. Different people have varied areas of expertise and by hand-picking your team, you have a much stronger chance of success.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
To develop a healthy rapport with others you must seek common ground. This means setting your own needs aside and focusing on group issues. Let your humanitarian tendencies rise to the top.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
You can safely lay it on thick to impress people. Intense energy makes it easier to elicit attention, sympathy or support from friends and associates. Dramatic presentation is sure to capture everyone's imagination.

YOUR DAY
Head and heart may be in conflict. There is a battle between self-serving actions and doing what is best for everyone. For the best of both worlds, alternate between give and take.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
Throwing yourself into the action is both exhilarating and exhausting. However, you are keen to make the most of life, love, limited opportunities and lucky encounters. Strike now, while the iron is hot.