TAURUS (April 20-May 20). When your funds don't match up to the price of the thing you need to buy, you see the financial issues as parts of a puzzle and with enough clever persistence, you'll solve it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Team up with those who can match your intensity level and you'll really make progress. You're especially well matched with Sagittarius now.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You might not think that what you're doing is so interesting, but other people sure do. If you want your privacy, then you have to ask for it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You'll be working with those whose talents differ from your own. If they bring energy, integrity and commitment, you will be successful together.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You'll get visitors; each brings a gift, though it's not always obvious what the gift is. Figure it out and be enriched.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There are those who pick their friends, and then pick them to pieces. Avoid overly critical, back-biting types.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Usually when you fill your life with activities, you feel more vividly in sync with the universe. But right now, doing nothing and doing it well will elevate your consciousness.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Buying things only makes you feel better for a short while. Curtail your retail therapy for now.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You need something substantial to pull you through this week. Consider which relationships truly feed your soul.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Overwhelmed? Do what you can and soon someone else steps in to do what you can't.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It's been said that if you can take another person's point of view, you will never be lonely. You'll be connected to all of humanity because you understand one person's pain.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (July 3). This year is a fast ride. Act decisively to seize the unexpected opportunity that arises this month. August brings exciting progress at work.

You'll enjoy making money even more than you'll enjoy the money itself. September is a beautiful time for relationships. You are strong and yet tender with your loved ones. Aquarius and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 31, 40, 15 and 37.

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