Horoscopes for July 9

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Fred Savage, 40; Jack White, 41; Tom Hanks, 60; Jimmy Smits, 61.
Happy Birthday: You’ll be tempted to do things differently this year. A greater interest in different cultures or ways of doing things will help you improve your life and the way you present your skills and knowledge to others. Partnerships are emphasized but may bring about uncertainty. Don’t fear change when you should embrace life, love and the pursuit of happiness.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Good returns will result from honest hard work. Discipline with spending and letting go of the things that are weighing you down will ease your stress and get you moving in a positive direction. Don’t let negativity hold you back.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Participate in family fun and community events, or make this a personal growth or spa day. Heading out to a retreat or helping others will make you feel good and clear up some of the confusion you have been feeling.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t attend events or take part in someone else’s indulgences because you don’t want to be left out. Choose to do things you enjoy and you will avoid feeling disappointed or taken for granted. Don’t let emotional blackmail influence you.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Fixing up your digs, enjoying good friends or spending special moments with someone you love should highlight your day. Host an event or try something you’ve never done before. Make your dreams come true.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Hold on to your cash and avoid risky investments. Change the way you do things. Don’t try to buy attention, recognition or love. Be yourself and you’ll please the people who love you for who you are.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Taking part in an event that brings you together with people from different backgrounds will spark your imagination and entice you to speak up about the way you feel. An important relationship will benefit from your experience.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take a moment to consider what’s going on around you. Don’t place the blame on someone else if you can’t make up your mind. Focus on personal growth and change. It’s up to you to make improvements if you want to attract positive results.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Plan an adventure and spend time with someone who brings out the best in you. A mini vacation will spark an interest in something that you have never experienced before. Delve in and see where it takes you.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t do unnecessary traveling. You’ll experience difficulties when trying to get your point across. Set your sights on a specific goal that will bring you personal gains. Don’t get trapped by someone who is trying to manipulate you.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Attend a reunion or make arrangements to get together with someone you haven’t seen for a long time. You’ll be surprised by the information you are given about past friends, lovers or colleagues. A personal relationship will take a positive turn.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A change in direction or past experience will work to your advantage. Recognition will be yours if you are intent on bringing about change and doing so on your own. Don’t sit back when you can make a difference.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Put your plan into motion. Whether you are dealing with friends, children or your partner, you will make a difference to the way things unfold. High energy and passion will result in an increased interest in what you propose.