Happy birthday for July 25: Act, and initiate the changes you’ve contemplated. The groups you associate with will help alleviate boredom and give you plenty to think about this year. An energetic approach to life and love will lead to happiness and contentment. Your numbers are 9, 13, 24, 29, 36, 38, 47.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Dedicate more time to the people, events and pastimes that make you happy. Express yourself physically using affection, kindness and consideration to draw attention and gain respect. Pay attention to financial matters. HHH

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Look for ulterior motives when dealing with others. Someone will withhold information critical to how a personal, medical or financial situation will unfold. Listen carefully and advocate on your behalf. Take control, eliminate the middleman or do your due diligence to ensure you get your desired outcome. HHHH

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Get motivated and moving. Wake up and rejuvenate. Stop procrastinating and get your house in order. Speak up, enlist those you need to get things done and continue until you are happy with the results. HH

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Put more thought and ingenuity into whatever job or responsibility you encounter. How you present yourself and your attitude will determine who helps and how much you achieve. HHHHH

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Proceed and make your voice heard. Enlist in something that moves you and be the one to make a difference. Unite with like-minded people and get the lowdown regarding what’s possible and within reason. Let love flourish and take responsibility for your life. HHH

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Simplify your life by sticking to facts. Being helpful will aid you in gaining favors and meeting influential individuals who can point you in an exciting direction. HHH

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Be open to suggestions and willing to put some muscle behind your subsequent actions. Talk is cheap if you don’t follow through. Get involved in something that moves you, and you’ll connect with people you enjoy being around. HHH

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Ask questions and let your intuition lead the way. Your instincts will guide you to recognize your best option. Don’t trust anyone using bravado and hype to lure others into something dubious. If you want concrete results, do it yourself and you’ll have no regrets. HHH

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Putter around the house, learn something new or invest more time in self-improvement to raise your awareness and encourage confidence. Refuse to let anyone’s negativity lower your self-esteem. HHHHH

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Channel your emotions into something creative or bestow your affection toward people you love to ward off frustration. Think before you act and change what isn’t running smoothly. HH

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Set goals and push forward until you get satisfactory results. Adapt your surroundings to meet the demands you put on yourself, and it will override any unexpected deterrent you encounter. HHHH

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Refuse to let uncertainty prevail. Communicate with confidence, or someone will take advantage of you. Know what you want and ask direct questions. HHH

H: Avoid conflicts; work behind the scenes. HH: You can accomplish, but don’t rely on others. HHH: Focus and you’ll reach your goals. HHHH: Aim high; start new projects. HHHHH: Nothing can stop you; go for gold.