Horoscopes: Friday, 17 July

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
A mission may be worthy but is it taking up too much of your time? The message now is that charity begins at home and voluntary causes come second. Share yourself around wisely today.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
The pieces of a puzzle slot into place. Compatible energy helps resolve issues and indicates that results fall your way. A partner may be instrumental in helping you achieve that elusive goal or pressing deadline.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
You find a new niche and change your habits or routine. Remember to leave the door open for a possible return but look to the future and not the past. Your life is constantly evolving.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
For you the thrill is in the chase. Once have achieved a goal, interest quickly wanes and your mind turns to new challenges. This constant chopping and changing makes life much more interesting.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Constructive criticism can be put to good use. Swallow your pride and listen in order to learn from your mistakes. Working your way to the top is a slow process but well worth the effort.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
Good intentions may be offset by lack of motivation. Your ideas have merit but perhaps the timing is wrong or you need practical assistance from others. Try turning your attention to simple tasks.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
You are offhand} with others but not indifferent. Laidback energy is responsible for your lack of emotion and a preference for platonic relationships. At the very least, curiosity keeps you mentally alert.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
The mood is upbeat and you see best-case scenarios. Mercury, the planet of thought, puts positive ideas in your mind and helps bring them to fruition. Others are caught up in your enthusiasm.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
You are at your charming best in company. Alluring Venus ensures people gravitate towards you and brings much-needed love or luck into your life. You experience feelings of completion, contentment or confidence.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
Change and happiness come from within. Have faith in yourself rather than looking to other people for advice, approval and as a source of satisfaction. You possess all the skills needed for self-sufficiency.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
Chores take up time but teamwork enlivens you. While on the job, you can bounce around ideas with like-minded associates or adopt the role of leader. Boredom is a simply state of mind.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
A circular argument ends in compromise. The gulf between opinions is so vast that agreeing to disagree is the only option left. You are outwardly gracious but inwardly frustrated by the turn of events.

YOUR DAY
Loyalty and staying power are today's strong points. Moon in steadfast Taurus helps steady the boat and makes people more reliable. The only downside is a tendency towards self-indulgence.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
You are measured without being overly cautious. The main objective now is to build up a strong base for the immediate future by knowing when to speculate and when to accumulate.