Horoscopes

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, July 8, 2015: This year you feel a strong drive to head in a certain direction in order to achieve your goals. With all the energy you naturally stir up, you probably will take on a community commitment. If you are single, you are likely to meet someone in a most unexpected way. You’ll get butterflies when you are around this person. If you are attached, the two of you will benefit from taking on a new hobby or project together. You tend to isolate yourselves, even when in groups, because you like sharing so much time with each other. Aries often intimidates or exhausts you! 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 feel pressured at home or at work. You will be eyeing a potential change. If you feel uncomfortable, look within for a response. Say less but connect more often with a family member who seems to need you. TAURUS ( April 20-May 20)

Don’t push so hard to have your way. You know what you are doing, but those around you might be hesitant. Be careful not to displace your anger. You might be taken aback by everything that is happening around you. Slow down. GEMINI ( May 21-June 20)

Relax and don’t worry so much about someone else’s reaction. You could be tired and worn out by a situation that you cannot change. Stay on top of your priorities. Honour a friend’s request. A meeting could be very important. CANCER ( June 21-July 22)

You might want to try a different way of handling a pressured situation. You will need to keep communication open, but you also could be becoming less willing to find a solution. Ask yourself what would work best. Be willing to walk away, if need be. LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22)

Some of you might not be aware of how much you are suppressing anger. It would be best to detach for now. Commu- nication needs to be authentic to make the difference you want. Cut through confusion with what you know is true. VIRGO ( Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

A friend who seems to be on the warpath might surprise you by forcing you to take another look at your relationship. Tap into your imagination and try to see a situation differently. A loved one is likely to shock you. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Defer to others in order to get a different perspective. Remain confident, even if events prove to be full of surprises or someone does the unexpected. Refuse to allow yourself to be irritated by everything that happens. SCORPIO ( Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Get into a project, and you might be able to avoid a problem with an associate who is on the warpath. Honour a change of direction, and know what you need and want. Be more direct, and make fewer assertions about the other party. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You could be deciding to venture out in a new direction. Others like to share their ideas with you because you take and integrate them well. One-on-one relating has many surprises, as you will discover. Maintain your sense of humour. CAPRICORN ( Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Deal with a property matter that is likely to surprise you in some way. Others share an interest in what you are doing. Try to avoid stirring the pot. A friend might not be as supportive as you would like him or her to be. Understand what is going on. AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Ask rather than sit on a question too long. You might wonder what would be the best way to handle a problem that arises out of the blue. You can discuss it forever, but you’ll need to take action to resolve the problem. Do not overthink. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

You’ll move into a new realm of thinking. How you handle a personal matter could change as a result. You will be more willing to express what others consider a very wild idea. Allow your imagination to flow. Avoid financial risks.