ROYAL STARS

Your Horoscope for Monday, July 11

MOON ALERT:

There are no restrictions to shopping or making important decisions until 9:30 p.m. EDT today (6:30 p.m. PDT). The Moon is in Sagittarius.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★

You’re pulled in two directions today. In one way, you’re in a no-nonsense mood and want to attend to practical matters.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★★

You have the energy to make this happen, and very likely, authority figures will agree with you. This is good!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★

All parties might need to bow to the authority of knowledge and wisdom today, because teachers and experts might have some good advice for you.

CANCER ( June 21-July 22) ★★★★

This is a strong way to start your week! The Sun and Mercury are in your sign, which means you are empowered and ready to speak up about whatever concerns you.

LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★★

This is a good day to sit down in a common-sense way and discuss the financial and everyday needs of children.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★

An older relative or parent might have practical advice for you today. It never hurts to listen, because they might have some solid viewpoints you didn’t consider.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★

You’re in the right frame of mind today to study or make plans or talk to people about practical issues.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★

If shopping today, you will want to buy long-lasting, practical items. No frills, please.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

★★★★

Today the Moon is in your sign dancing nicely with stern Saturn, which means you will prefer the company of serious people.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★

It will please you if you get some time to be alone with your thoughts today so that you can do some quiet meditation or rethink certain issues.

AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★

This is a solid day to seek the advice of someone older, wiser or more experienced than you. This person could be a friend or a teacher.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★

Discussions with bosses, parents and VIPs will be practical and fruitful for you today.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ( July 11)

You have charm and charisma. You are friendly, easygoing, kind and generous. Although you can be a dreamer, you are actually focused, motivated and ambitious. Service to others, especially to family, is your theme this year. Therefore, take good care of yourself.