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Note: Bigar’s Stars is based on the degree of your sun at birth. The sign name is simply a label astrologers put on a set of degrees for convenience. For best results, readers should refer to the dates following each sign. A baby born today has a Sun in Cancer and a Moon in Libra if born before 9:13 p.m. (ET). Afterward, the Moon will be in Scorpio.

Thursday, July 19, 2018 Aries (March 21-April 19)

Confusion marks your communication with others right now. You might not be sure what is being said or what the other person’s intent is. Tonight: Be a duo.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Dive into your work and get as much done as possible. Confusion surrounds a friendship or the process of getting to a specific goal. You might want to step back and take an overview. Tonight: Get some exercise.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You are full of energy. You also are more flirtatious than usual. Be careful about mixing work with pleasure. Getting serious could be difficult. Tonight: Know when to call it a night. Cancer (June 21-July 22) You might wonder if it would be best to stay close to home, or retreat out of the limelight. You have a lot of work to accomplish. Tonight: Let your hair down.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Stay centered, despite some confusion around you. You might not know which way to go but know that you will figure it out. You experience tension between your personal life and your professional life. Tonight: Return calls and emails first.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Your spending easily could get out of control. You will want to indulge in some way, but problems could come up if you give in. Pressure builds, as you try to make all sides agree or at least get on the same page. Tonight: Let the good times roll.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You might feel as if you are out of sync with others. You need to gain greater clarity when dealing with others, especially if you have a financial tie to them. Tonight: Treat a loved one.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You perk up later in the day. Someone confides in you about how he or she feels. You could be hearing quite a story about an investment that you are considering. Tonight: Go for what you want.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Use the daylight hours to the max. You will have more energy in the morning, and can deal with difficult situations. A disagreement exists between you and others. Tonight: Not to be found.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Reach out to someone who is an expert on a topic that you are interested in. You could experience a sense of accomplishment later in the day. You might want to thank several people, but ultimately you are the person who instigated the changes. Tonight: Where your friends are.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Do not push so hard to accomplish what you want. If you get more information, it will only add to your self-confidence. Read between the lines in a discussion. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Reach out to a partner and have a discussion. Hopefully, the two of you will brainstorm well together and find workable solutions. You also could pick up a hot tip. Tonight: Among the crowds.

Born Today

Artist Edgar Degas (1834), musician Brian May (1947), former president of South Africa Nelson Mandela (1918)