HOROSCOPES

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 Sagittarius.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, July 6, 2017:

This year you demonstrate the ability to be the workhorse of the zodiac. You will be able to focus and push distractions aside in order to achieve your goals. Others watch your concentration and dedication. Don’t be surprised at the offers that emerge as a result. If you are single, you open up doors and willingly date people who are not your normal type. Verify that a bond works for the long term before committing. If you are attached, the two of you become much closer than you recently have been. Fall might be cold, but your romantic life sizzles. SAGITTARIUS ignites your imagination about travel.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★ You might be wondering which way to go in order to succeed and fulfill others’ expectations. You’ll become more centered as the day goes on. Listen carefully to feedback. Your instincts will point you in the right direction, Tonight: Don’t overthink a personal matter.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★★ Success comes through one-onone relating. When you speak, you make quite an impression. Don’t be too demanding in your expectations of others; not everyone has your gifts. Use diplomacy to get the results you desire. Tonight: Enjoy dinner with a special person.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★★ You’ll head in a new direction in a different way. Your thinking and orchestrating of ideas seem to have taken on a new pace. Understand where others are coming from. Maintain a sense of humor with a partner who often changes his or her mind. Tonight: Accept an offer.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★★★ Allow greater give-and-take with friends. You will learn a lot about a mutual acquaintance without even having to initiate a discussion. Let others speak; someone will spill the beans. You might encourage an open exchange more often. Tonight: Choose a favorite stressbuster.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★★ Your individuality comes through in almost any creative endeavor you decide to pursue. A decision is more serious than you’d like to believe. A loved one could be uptight and cause a current hassle to become even more of a problem. Tonight: Lighten up, and others will too.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★ Honor a fast change, and don’t fight it. Perhaps you would like to go through your mental checklist in order to confirm a decision. You would like to proceed in your tried and proven way. Sometimes a leap of faith is necessary. Tonight: Dinner with a friend at a favorite place.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★★★ You can keep up a conversation and make it flow with little to no effort. You could be surprised by how some nuggets of information seem to pop up from out of nowhere. You have a lot to think about and a lot on your plate right now. Tonight: Do whatever you need to.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★★ Manage a matter by tapping into your cleverness. You’ll remain clearheaded, even when translating a creative, inspirational idea. You have a way of drawing others into your way of thinking. A romantic tie could demand some time. Tonight: Do not mix business with pleasure.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★★★ Take a risk, even if you have moments of trepidation and find yourself wanting to run for the hills. Fight the instinct to run away or disappear. In the long run, you will find this type of selfdiscipline to be a tremendous asset. Tonight: Settle in to what you would like to be a routine.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★★ Investigate what could be a problem if not handled quickly and carefully. A heartfelt discussion allows you to express your vulnerabilities. A friend appreciates this conversation, especially as you express a considerable amount of trust in this person. Tonight: Out and about.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★★ You often mix friendship and work, or you get friends involved when pursuing a professional goal. Accept a “no” rather than cause any uproar. Given time, you will get a “yes” or two. In any case, focus on the positives. Tonight: Surround yourself with fun friends.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★★ You’ll take a step onto the stage and steal the show. Others like your ideas and will support you in making them become a reality. Assess what is needed for you to continue to achieve your goals. You enjoy being in the limelight. Tonight: Relish the attention.

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