Horoscope: July 31

Aries (March 21-April 19): Something will return you to an innocent frame of mind — where you need to be to sort out the current dilemma.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): The one who doesn't know you well has a blank slate as far as you are concerned. Be who you want to be; don't worry about if that's who you were before.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Your mood is enhanced by the hefty list of tasks you expect yourself to have done by the end of the day.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): Your memory will serve you well. Still, if you're not sure, it's better to research.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You will make a study of cause and effect and try to understand the influences on a situation. Then you will pinpoint the key factor and find a solution.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It's like people are talking in code. You will open the communication and find a way to coexist with one another.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): The day is adventurous, but at the end of it, you need to connect in a way that makes you feel cozy and safe.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): You have to experience things for yourself to get the lesson. Reading or hearing about other's experiences won't count this time.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It's the whimsy and the tangents that will be what you remember. Forget about the bottom line for a moment.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In a doubting mood, there are plenty of things to be dubious about. Stay on the sunny side, even when it makes no sense.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Someone is only half listening. Recognize this, and ask for their full attention.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Streamline. Make room for a new energy to drop into your world.

Today's birthday (July 31): Loved ones celebrate you. There's something you want to accomplish, and you'll do it this year. August features terrific experiences with your team. You'll meld your lifestyle with someone else's in February. Aries and Scorpio people adore you. Your lucky numbers are 30, 1, 33, 24 and 17.

Holiday Mathis writes her column for Creators Syndicate Inc. The horoscope should be read for entertainment. Previous forecasts are at latimes.com/horoscope

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