Daily Horoscope: Libra

Not all reality checks are rude awakenings. Today's prompts you to act on something you've been considering doing for a long time.

You may not have the answer to a friend's woes, but you can show him/her a good time. An hour in your company banishes the blues.

This is a good time to check out your options. It's unlikely you'll pursue anything, but an employer or spouse doesn't need to know that.

You get a second hearing. There's no guarantee it will reverse the situation, but it gives you a chance to polish points and make your case.

There are two sides to every story and you need to take responsibility for yours. It's better to own unflattering truths than to dump them on somebody else's plate.

With so many people going back on what they said, it's understandable you would want to do the same. But hold your head high: your conscientious objection matters.

Benefits disappear when Jupiter reverses. Adopt a defeatist attitude or take a running leap of faith? Try leap of faith. You may like where you land on July 10.

Arguing with a contrary type isn't getting you anywhere. Find one point where you agree and talk about that. This dissolves the block.

Ruling planet Venus enters Aries. Partnerships become volatile and demanding. What may surprise you is how much you like it.

A transaction is on shaky ground. Let it go. The timing's bad and you would only wind up throwing good money after bad just to save it.