Horoscope: June 18

Aries (March 21-April 19): Your plan is stretching into an unanticipated time frame. The power of positive thought can propel you toward the finish line.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): When you see a challenging task, you can’t help but try to do it better than the last person who tried. Tonight, you’ll succeed.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Don’t envy those with more disposable income and time. Your lack of resources will make you clever, ambitious and ultimately unstoppable.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): Taking time off to get to know yourself better is actually a selfless act. You’ll be better and give more.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): How to talk to a certain person or put things away so you can easily access them later — these are all skills to master, and so you will.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Understanding what the other person wants out of a situation will help you get what you want.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You work hard when the inspiration strikes. However, don’t go at it so hard that you burn yourself out.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): You’ll need validation in order to feel satisfied. Luckily, it’s something you can give yourself.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You could always find reasons to gripe if you looked for them. Have the courage to step up and live inside your dream.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’ve been winging it for a while, but it’s time to get back to fundamentals, if only to remind yourself what they are.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Work in increments to finish a project. Hit it for a half-hour, and then do something else for a while and come back to it.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Usually, you’re not so easily distracted. Your focus drifts now because you are in dire need of a break.

Today’s birthday (June 18): You are self-directed, and you know what you want. You’ll find the perfect coach or role model to keep you productive. You’ll get a new look for 2011. Aries and Leo people adore you. Lucky numbers are 9, 3, 25, 5 and 30.