HOROSCOPES

What kind of day will today be? To find out what the stars say, read the forecast given for your birth sign. For Thurs., July 8, 2021

ARIES (March 21 to April 19)

If you're in a bad mood, don't pressure yourself to snap out of it. Give yourself time. Sometimes the only way to get over a feeling is to just feel it.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)

Find where you belong. It's time to broaden your circle of people and look to ways to connect with people who are as original as you.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)

There are new doors that are opening up to you now, namely with your career. You just need to make sure you're not afraid to step through them.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)

Don't bother with trying to follow the crowd. Your job for the day is to stand out from it. What makes you special? Show it off.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22)

You're realizing that the path you're on or a goal you've set for yourself has to undergo a major change. This change is for the best. Go with the flow.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)

It might be time to examine how certain beliefs or attitudes keep you stuck in place. Being open to the advice or support of others can help you get moving again.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22)

Whatever opportunities are being offered to you now, don't second-guess them. It's time to go in a new direction. Be open to the journey.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)

If you're feeling optimistic about good things to come, you should be. Good things are indeed on the way. Time to let go of what's no longer working.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)

You're in an introspective kind of a mood today, which is good for sorting out your feelings. Now's not the time for rushed decision-making.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)

A simple yet heartfelt conversation could help you avert a crisis with your partner or love interest. Try not to let pride trip you up.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)

As much as you might try, know that you can't save everyone. Focus more on the ways that you can stand to save yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20)

Be protective of your joy. If someone's being a diva or trying to disrupt your good mood, don't let them. Disengage from the situation.

YOU BORN TODAY: It's because of your unwavering optimism that you rarely give up on your goals or dreams, knowing that you're always within reach of making them happen. As a result, you usually do. People often look up to you because of your pioneering spirit. Since you hate to be bored or feel like you're wasting your time, you just need to be mindful of spreading yourself too thin with one too many projects. This year, you can make leaps and bounds in both your financial and your love life, when you remember to prioritize your worth.

BIRTHDATE OF: Kevin Bacon, actor; Anjelica Huston, actress/author; Jaden Smith, actor/rapper.