Horoscope: July 25

Aries (March 21-April 19): The people you admire are leading you. You may not consciously decide to follow, but you do. Realize where you're at and make sure you're fine with your choice.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Conversations that would normally be brief and breezy now get long and involved. Learning about others is a kind of escape, and probably more interesting than the work you're supposed to be doing.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): The most brilliant ideas you'll have are the small, practical ones, like how to eliminate a daily cause of stress. One tweak to your routine can set you off in a new and happier direction.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): What you're bringing to a relationship is uncommon. But among the common stuff others are bringing, the distinctiveness gets lost. That's why this is a good time to separate yourself, be unattainable and out of reach.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You're already generous, and when that's magnified by the kind of sharing mood that sweeps over you now, it's good news for any charity that happens to be associated with you.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Minimize your disappointments and waste no time sulking. Your attitude is stellar, and you'll eventually get all you want and more.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Keep your cards close to the vest, and when in doubt, say less. Furthermore, it's best not to answer questions that no one has asked.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Put your sharp intellectual powers to the task of straightening out a financial situation. While you're at it, if there is a way to spend less and make more, you'll find it.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Something old and worn can still be salvaged. If anyone can do it, you can.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Strangers often get the best of our good manners while loved ones endure the bad social habits that familiarity breeds. Make the effort to treat loved ones with extreme courtesy.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Higher-ups may give you more responsibility. This is flattering, but do consider your options. You won't fall in their esteem if you don't take on the extra stuff. Sleep on it.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Tap into your spirit of adventure. Explore a new neighborhood or a new interest such as cooking, comedy or art. This brings lucky friendships your way, and for singles, a hot date.

Today's birthday (July 25): Business takes off in a lucrative direction, and you're finally getting the props you deserve. The acknowledgment of your peers feels wonderful in August. Someone who's crazy about you has your heart humming through the fall. A journey in November seals a deal. Aries and Pisces are your adoring fans. Your lucky numbers are 20, 5, 48, 38 and 17.

Holiday Mathis writes her column for Creators Syndicate Inc. The astrological forecast should be read for entertainment. Previous horoscopes are at latimes.com.