HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY

Happy birthday. The machinery hums along, and you’re moderately productive until August, when things really take off. An organized teammate will help you stay on top of the fast action. Invest in September, and cash out in November. October brings heart-soaring fun.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Secrets can be powerful. They have a magnetic force all their own. If you tell the secret, though, it loses its magnetism. Today your inner world will be a mystery that sends someone into orbit around you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your idea, plus a few fans and some word of mouth, will cause something of a frenzy. Fire catches on, as long as there’s something to burn and enough oxygen to fan the flames.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). With good luck comes a warning. The better the luck the sterner the warning. It only makes sense in the balance of things. You’ve earned your benefits and will heed all warnings that help you make the most of them.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You deserve to be happy, but not at the expense of someone else’s happiness. You’ll do a dance around this concept, trying to fi gure out a way to please everyone, and this is the rare day when you may be able to do just that.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). If you are to succeed, you will need more accountability built into your plan. You’ll go farther with a good teacher. Look for someone who will invigorate and push you to new heights.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). With humans, one plus one doesn’t always equal two. With the right one plus an equally energetic and receptive other one, the resulting sum is unlimited. Spend time with someone who truly brings out the best in you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Social horizons expand over the next three days. This is your chance to get some fresh blood running through your scene. New relationships inspire you to shine in new ways.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You have a way of attracting the martyr type today - you know, the people who say things like, “Don’t bother. I’ll just sit in the dark.” The trick is to take initiative and care for them before they can complain.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You ignite passion in another person’s heart without meaning to. It’s just that you’re so passionate, and others want to get excited about life the way you are, so they cozy up.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There are many working parts to be analyzed in a power structure. It’s not always obvious what (or more likely who) keeps the motor running. A relatively small player could be the key. Study and stay aware.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). American Indian Chief Seattle (for whom the city is named) said, “Take only memories, leave nothing but footprints.” The footprints you leave today will be followed by many.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It is difficult to invoke compassion once you have already started to feel angry. So before you deal with people, think about where they are coming from and what insecurities they might have.

Food, Pages 33 on 07/24/2013

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