WEDNESDAY,JULY16,2003 HOROSCOPES THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN = 27 If your birthday is this week ... Ask older colleagues for guidance concerning delicate business politics or emotional triangles in the workplace.Hidden agendas, private permissions and complex assignments may be bothersome over the next nine weeks. Take time to thoroughly complete daily duties and all will be well. After mid-October, social introductions prove surprisingly rewarding. Aries(March 21 to April 20). Social charisma will soon increase. Over the next few days, expect friends or lovers to search out your company or ask for special consideration. For some Aries natives, this new wave of public appeal also marks the end of intense business doubts. Long-term business decisions will, however, require extra caution. Remain quiet determined. After Friday, rest and gain perspective. Taurus (April 21 to May 20). Friends and lovers may need to explore painful memories or forgotten promises. Sentimentality will soon prove draining. Expect others to linger unnecessarily on difficult family issues. Stay focused and realize that clear boundaries will eventually help define long-term relationships. Thursday through Sunday, avoid vague social or romantic compliments. Gemini (May 21 to June 21). Public image and physical appearance are key concerns in business relationships. Over the next few days, work officials will notice your personal strength and ability to influence others. Don't avoid new duties. This is a strong time for increased career options and favorable job impressions. Later this week, minor digestive or skin ailments may be bothersome. After Saturday, get extra rest, if possible, and explore quiet activities with trusted friends. Cancer (June 22 to July 22). Late Tuesday, a relative or family friend requests delicate romantic advice. Sensitive issues involve unethical triangles or unexpected flirtation. New attractions pass without incident, so not to worry. Do, however, avoid strong reactions. Over the next six days, loved ones may feel intensely private about their social activities or public reputation. Emotional reactions are unpredictable. Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22). Deep emotions, sudden revelations and intense dream activity may have recently contributed to daily stress. Monday through Wednesday, however, expect sleep patterns and physical vitality to steadily improve.Past family disputes or old memories will also fade.Ask loved ones for clear explanations of their actions or decisions.Late Saturday, search out trusted friends. Stay open. Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22). Short-term contracts demand special dedication in the coming weeks. Late Tuesday, watch for authority figures to request more of your time than usual. For many Virgos, new assignments will introduce three months of expanding workplace options. Don't hold back. This is a powerful time to impress mentors or potential employers with your talents. Friday through Sunday, romantic communications may be strained. Libra (Sept.23 to Oct.23). Over the next four days, social mistakes may prove costly. Late Monday, a friend or colleague needs added group support concerning private romantic flirtations, canceled events or reversed decisions. Don't become entangled. At present, others need to redefine their social or romantic expectations. After midweek, business duties steadily increase. Key officials request completed projects or finalized paperwork. Confusion is likely. Scorpio (Oct.24 to Nov.21). Before midweek, family discussions offer vague social promises, partial commitments or unclear financial information. Let loved ones know you are willing to temporarily take control of family duties. Thursday through Saturday, romantic partners or long-term friends demand greater involvement in your private life. Intimacy, sensuality and trust will soon dramatically increase. Sagittarius (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21). Delayed contracts or financial decisions arrive without warning this week. Early Tuesday, authority figures provide valuable information. Watch minor events, comments or workplace strategies for shifting priorities. Wednesday through Saturday, romantic passions are unavoidable. Expect potential lovers to openly express their intentions. Respond honestly and wait for valid promises. New relationships require confident discussions. Don't be shy. Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 20). Early this week, friends and lovers avoid direct social contact or delay important business discussions. No serious or long-term effects can be expected, so not to worry. Do, however, quickly reschedule canceled events and work deadlines. At present, others need extra time to resolve private romantic doubts. You won't be disappointed. Aquarius (Jan.21 to Feb.19). Monday through Thursday highlights a steady increase of physical and emotional vitality. Many Aquarians will begin nine weeks of positive job progress and renewed social confidence. Past restrictions need to fade. Refuse to cling to old group ideals or habits. After midweek, a lover or close friend may extend a rare invitation to a family event. Take all new social proposals as a genuine compliment. Pisces (Feb. 20 to March 20). Romantic attractions intensify. Over the next three to four days, respond honestly to sentimental overtures and rekindled passions. Single or unattached Pisceans can expect a unique social connection to captivate interest. New forms of study, creative expression and artistic activities may all be involved. Key officials and loved ones may react with criticism or disbelief.