Horoscope: July 25

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The children in your life will remind you to stay playful. This leads to a series of actions and reactions. By the end, you'll see how you've blown the minds of some who thought they knew you well.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You usually try to see things from the other person's point of view before you jump to a conclusion. You validate people around you, and so they are crazy about you. Can you blame them?

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The game is long, with many matches. Champions keep going until they win. Tonight, as you acknowledge a loved one's contribution, this person will turn around and give you more than before.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Any investment that makes your environment healthier and more beautiful has numerous benefits. Also note that if you feel good while you're working, you'll make more money.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The thing to credit for some of your friendships is vicinity. Would you be friends if you weren't right next to each other so much of the time? The fact is: You are friends, and you're making the best of it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Humbleness has its place, and you intuitively know when and where that is. That's why you'll be taught a valuable lesson, and it won't even have to cause you pain or inconvenience.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There's a traditional approach that will likely solve today's problem, but you won't take that one. Instead, you'll look at several different approaches and come up with a blend that's all you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Between the emotional weather and the actual weather, you'll be dealing with the elements. Tonight: Embrace formality. Dress up. You add the glamour that's needed to make ordinary happenings seem magical.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Be proactive. Self-assigned tasks are lucky for your confidence and, later, for your bank account. Also, discuss the financial end of a deal up-front to avoid wasting time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You know how to have a good time, and the others will follow your lead. As for the grumpy ones, you simply don't have the energy to give them these days. Gracefully duck out.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You consider solitude to be a natural and tolerable state. Being able to stand as one is a key part of being a mature human.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Tonight, someone needs your compassion and your instruction, too. You've just completed the lesson this person is about to begin. Being a guide will reinforce all you've learned.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (July 25). This year brings demanding standards, which you rise to fulfill. Relationships thrive as you grow in spiritual generosity. August rewards tenacity. The breakthrough will happen just after you've been tempted to give up, but instead you persevere. Family grows in September. Financially, October, May and June are the best months. Aquarius and Aries people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 33, 25, 1 and 14.