By Jennifer Shepherd
Tribune news service

This week’s birthdays:

Monday, July 13 – Sunday, July 19, 2015 

Aries: March 21 – April 19 

You’re feeling really ambitious now as Jupiter fills you with inspiration. Take this energy and apply it to your education and your career. Make sure anybody you’re dating understands you need to spend a lot of time tending to your professional life right now. 

Taurus: April 20 – May 20 

You’ve been hurt in past relationships, and sometimes those past wounds get in the way. It can be hard for you to relax and trust somebody new. But Venus will soon restore your faith in love, friendship and fun. It’s important to stay optimistic. 

Gemini: May 21 – June 21 

You could enjoy some flirty conversations with somebody who wasn’t on your romantic radar before. Maybe there’s a cutie at work who just got out of a relationship, so he feels he can express his interest in you now. Something interesting is going on, thanks to the moon. 

Cancer: June 22 – July 22 

Four planets in your sign are stirring your spirit, showing you anything and everything is possible. Charge yourself up with this energy. It’s time to make your dreams come true. Dream big, act outrageous and commit fearless acts of flirtation. 

Leo: July 23 – Aug. 22 

You’re in a generous mood as Jupiter fills you with a sense of hope and possibility. If you’ve been in an on-again, off-again relationship, you’ll find a way to heal things with your partner. If you’re single, you’ll become more social and reach out to some nice new people. 

Virgo: Aug. 23 – Sept. 22 

Venus is helping to get you into a happy groove. You’ll enjoy spending time with your significant other, celebrating simple moments together. If you’re single, you’ll project greater confidence and charm than you have in a while. 

Libra: Sept. 23 – Oct. 23 

You could encounter someone who disturbs you and attracts you all at once. The moon is creating some odd moments where you could experience explosive chemistry with someone, and this could come as quite a surprise. 

Scorpio: Oct. 24 – Nov. 2 

Mars is showing you there’s no reason to be haunted by the past when the future looks so good. Try to let go of that failed romance you’ve been analyzing to death. And instead of reliving childhood trauma, take a break and embrace happy relationships. 

Sagittarius: Nov. 22 – Dec. 21 

You’ll be in a manic mood as Jupiter gives you the physical stamina of three people. You could find yourself working late and then partying for a long time after hours. Or you might take on several new business projects, expending lots of creative energy. 

Capricorn: Dec. 22 – Jan.19 

With the new moon opposite your sign, it’s time to regroup. It’s not a great time to start a relationship or make a big personal commitment. If you’re feeling hesitant about someone, listen to those feelings. They could be trying to tell you something. 

Aquarius: Jan. 20 – Feb. 18 

Jupiter hasn’t been giving you any breaks lately, and it’s best to just roll with the punches. You’re still going through some major transformations. You’re changing what you want, you’re letting go of toxic people and you’re transforming in every way. 

Pisces: Feb. 19 – March 20 

You could fall madly in love, or at the very least, in lust with someone. Venus is creating some intense physical and emotional responses. Maybe you just met someone who shares an eerie amount of specific, similar viewpoints as you. Keep exploring.