HOROSCOPE-Monday, July 11, 2011

The thrill of adventure fills you today. Find a way to play this out, even if you can't actually go on a trip somewhere. You can invite a sense of excitement into your life by exploring a new subject or even a new neighborhood. Find a restaurant you've never tried before. Watch a documentary about a foreign culture. Expanding your horizons is what's most important, however you choose to do it.

Learning and teaching are highlighted today. You have a sensible way of viewing the world. You're happy to let others in on your ideas. Maybe you can help someone think more realistically or learn something step by step. Just don't discourage their idealism or dreaming. How else can someone develop an understanding of universal truths unless they're allowed to dream? Let them confer, suppose and philosophize.

Today you crave fun and excitement. The same old, same old just won't cut it. Familiar experiences can turn right around and march out the door, thank you very much! Only the new, different and interesting need apply. Okay, but what if you can't meet someone new or visit someplace you've never been before? All that high energy could turn into frustration. Find smaller ways to invite fresh energy into your life.

Today's free and open vibe turns you off. Other people are enjoying a newfound sense of optimism. But to your eyes this looks like misplaced trust in the universe. After all, you work hard to create a stable, secure life. In your mind, blind faith is equal to naivete! But if you make the effort to relax and trust in the unknown, things should work out for you, too.

Clear your agenda today if you can. You want to leave everything open to chance! Shifting plans and impromptu activities are exciting. They increase your already high energy. This is the kind of day when an idea or conversation could give way to a burst of insight. Then you're off and running, chasing down a brilliant new goal. Will it work out? Who knows? More importantly, who cares?

Idealism isn't really your thing. What-ifs don't interest you. You're more attuned to what actually is -- what's right in front of you, tangible and measurable. But today the universe asks you to seek. And really, what's wrong with a little pie-in-the-sky optimism? You can handle it if your dreams don't quite pan out in reality. And giving them wings increases the chances that they will pan out after all.

Today you prize freedom. You're open to taking risks, as long as they promise an interesting outcome. This isn't about being reckless; it's about being adventurous. It's about having an interesting conversation with someone. Or reading a fascinating article, and then pursuing further knowledge about what you've just learned. The possibilities are limitless. Or, more accurately, they're limited only by your imagination and your willingness to chase them down.

After a heavy day or two, you'll probably welcome today's cosmic energy. Suddenly your focus turns away from personal, emotional issues. It heads toward a broader, more universal view. The big picture has always been there, of course. Now, you're in a mindset that enables you to absorb its enormity as well as its truth. What you learn today could make you laugh with pleasure at the wonder of life!

Your day is characterized by spontaneous acts and boundless curiosity. You have an insatiable appetite for anything new and unexplored. An encounter with a fascinating person could lead you down a path you never considered before. The same is true of anything that opens your mind to something brand-new. You're more aware than ever that the world is your oyster to crack open and discover the bounty inside.

What's that sensation of lightness in your heart that's radiating outward, making the whole world look brighter? It's optimism, that's what! Suddenly, any concerns you've been bearing lift off your shoulders. Your life looks the way the world appears after a good rainstorm -- scrubbed clean and fresh, and ready for new growth. You're open to learning something new. Seek out people and experiences that challenge your idea of 'normal.'

It's a great day to push the boundaries in almost any area of your life, or redefine them altogether. One thing is sure: You won't be held back by anyone's idea of 'normal.' Today the universe supports you in figuring out for yourself what's worth pursuing. Any project you launch is sure to be interesting. In fact, it may take some unexpected twists and turns -- all the more thrilling, in your eyes!

Today your open, seeking mind is broad enough to encompass just about any truth. But watch out for any untruths that might get blended into the mix. When you're this open-minded, it's hard not to be gullible! After all, anything anyone tells you could be true, whether it makes sense or not. Yet you know that's not the case. Use your common sense to distinguish potential and reality from pure fantasy.