Horoscopes: Tuesday, July 21

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
A surge of sympathy may wash over you. Lunar energy at the base of your chart puts the focus on nurturing others and helping them resolve personal issues. Changes on the domestic front are forecast.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
Thoughts come and go but good ideas stick. You have plenty to offer but must shed inhibitions or go out on a limb for your beliefs first. Remember that nothing venture brings zero gain.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
Good fortune filters through your network of contacts. You see random events or encounters as catalysts for change and have impeccable timing. One person in particular becomes a willing and worthy mentor.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
You take front spot with a clear conscience. Moon in your sign shows you as brave and humble at the same time, a combination that is a hit with others. You may lack pace but not personality.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
In your natural habitat you excel. Outside that comfort zone, you feel a little strange and have to work harder at fitting in. There is unlimited potential for Leos but you must be a self-starter.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
Avoid burning your bridges so that you can revisit in the future. Self-preservation is the name of the game right now and all decisions must be made with a long-term view in mind.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
You or a rival may need to call a truce. There are no winners or losers today only people with diverse points of view. By choosing your battles carefully, you conserve energy for pressing issues.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Left unchecked, a sticky situation could spin out of control. Go back to basics and refine your methods or attempt to right past wrongs. The planetary patterns favour left-field thinking this week.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
An issue is finally buried. Now you can focus on present-day circumstances and spend more time fostering friendships or engaging in different leisure pursuits. Explore all your available options before committing.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
You listen but miss the nuances of what others say. Look below the surface of messages and figure out the real reason someone is talking to you. Assumptions could be way off the mark.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
When left to your own devices, you make rapid headway. The planets favour bold initiatives and it is now true that you work best when autonomous. Even wacky ideas have some merit.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
Prudence prevents you from being indulgent. The cautious Moon in your zone of pleasure helps you find the right balance between discretion and daring. One of your special relationships brings great delight.

YOUR DAY
Troughs and peaks of energy could occur. Therefore, balancing work, rest and play is critical to health and welfare. Put priorities in order and where possible defer those non-essential tasks.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
During this explorative phase, you create your own luck. The idea is to travel around and experience new cultures, pastimes or relationships. You can be loyal and steadfast without being immovable.