Born today, you possess something that could very well benefit you and those around you continually throughout your lifetime: an abundance of zeal, enthusiasm and joy. Indeed, you put these traits on display anytime you take on a project, large or small, and you can truly prove to be an inspiration to everyone around you. You firmly believe that fun and hard work are directly proportional; the harder you work at a thing, the more fun you have doing it! You are widely admired by others, and often emulated -- but never imitated, for you are truly one of a kind. Some may apply labels of all sorts to you -- "visionary," "genius," even "eccentric" -- but it is very hard to pigeonhole you accurately. You simply seem to defy description.
When it comes to matters of the heart, you are far less able to keep things running smoothly than you are in other aspects of your life -- but this doesn't really bother you. While you certainly make yourself available to love and romance, should it arise, it never seems to be a primary focus in your daily life.
Also born on this date are: Matt LeBlanc, actor; Walter Payton, football player; Estelle Getty, actress; Iman, model and actress; Walter Brennan, actor; Brad Renfro, actor; Illeana Douglas, actress; Maxfield Parrish, artist; Lauren Faust, animator.
To see what is in store for you tomorrow, find your birthday and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday star be your daily guide.
TUESDAY, JULY 26
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may find yourself in a tricky personal situation that requires a great deal of sensitivity. You may actually be forced to lie, in fact.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll be forgiven for a past transgression. Whoever put you in your current position is likely to make things easier for you.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Spend quality time with a new friend. Your work habits may clash with those of someone with whom you must learn to collaborate.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're trying a bit too hard to make things work out to your satisfaction. Try a lighter touch and a more tolerant attitude.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may feel as though you're being asked to do the impossible, but you can do more than you think. It's a matter of pacing yourself.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may find your current environment less conducive to good, concentrated work than usual. You can make a change with relative ease.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You have someone to thank for a new sense of freedom. You'll have a chance to wield your authority in a new way. A friend may surprise you.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can alter your routine and provide yourself with more inspiration and emotional fuel simply by varying your personal rhythm.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- There are many rules to follow, but you'll realize that at least one of them doesn't really apply to you. Productivity soars!
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- There's no need to bother anyone else with the day's core concerns -- until you have a possible solution to the overriding problem.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to bring an unpleasant truth to the attention of someone who has been making a difficult situation even more difficult.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- There's no way you will be able to maintain your current pace. You must be willing to stop on occasion and recharge your batteries!