Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, July 8, 2011: This year, you discover how much you value your home life. When push comes to shove, you often back off. You also can decide not to become involved or get into control games. Your creativity will become more dominant, helping you lasso in what you want. If single, you draw many potential suitors. If attached, the two of you could become conflicted over an issue. Scorpio understands you.

A baby born today before 11:31 p.m. has a Sun in Cancer and a Moon in Libra. Afterward, a Moon in Scorpio.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) • • • You feel an innate pull between your boundaries and needs and what others are asking. Look at an offer or an expense that would increase the quality of your life.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) • • • You can only do so much for someone, especially if this person refuses to be appreciative. A positive attitude goes far in remedying the situation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) • • • • • Your creativity and high energy merge. You could be hard to stop, though a partner might throw a boomerang in your path. Just walk right over it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) • • • You might be thinking about a difficult situation that surrounds your personal life. Someone you care about could be contrary. Look to the long term.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) • • • • Your words don’t fall on deaf ears. You might take a comment too personally. Understand what is happening around you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) • • • Be aware of the costs of proceeding in the present fashion. If you look, you might find that a whole other approach works better.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) • • • • Even if various sectors of your life produce flak, you aren’t perturbed. Still, do remember what is going on later.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) • • • Know when it is best to do little with others. Dig into research or other solo work. You will enjoy the downtime.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) • • • • A meeting could be important for you socially. You will see a situation change, and quickly at that. Be willing to take a risk emotionally.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) • • • • You can be more touchy than you realize. How you approach a situation could change substantially as a result. Relax and touch base with someone you care about.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) • • • • Make a call to someone you trust. Listen to what is being said by someone you care about. Be willing to open up and share your thoughts.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) • • • • A partner shows a lot of interest in what you are doing. Caring abounds around a child or loved one. Your creativity soars beyond the norm.