JACQUELINE BIGAR

Your Horoscope for Monday, July 8

ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★ You might feel pressure that’s coming from various fronts. You feel as though you need to handle these various sectors of your life. Open up discussions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★★★ You’re likely to do exactly what you feel, which will surprise many different people. Be prepared for an equally candid response. You could be stunned by what you hear.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★ Curb a need to splurge. Handle a personal matter differently. You have the ability to get past a problem with ease; just tap into your creativity and imagination.

CANCER ( June 21-July 22) ★★★★ Emphasize a domestic or personal issue. You might not feel as comfortable as you normally do. Once a conversation starts, you might be surprised by how at ease you feel.

LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★★★ You might not realize how much self-confidence you have. Often, you take for granted that if you speak to someone, the answer can only be yes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★ Back off for a while, especially if you’re involved in a controversial issue or problem. Your lack of action and energy draws out others. Soon, you’ll see the situation in a different light.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★★★ You bound with energy. Although you often present issues in a dynamic manner, you presently seem to put a softer tone to what you say.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★ You sense that something is occurring behind the scenes. You might not be able to lure the other parties involved into a discussion.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★★★ Zero in on what you want. You can look at the big picture and see a situation in flux. A meeting or get-together might force your hand.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★★ Be willing to accept a dominant role in what’s happening. You could feel that others might often slough their responsibilities onto you.

AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★★ Keep reaching out for someone at a distance. This person will probably be positive and responsive. Look at what’s going on with him or her.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★★ One-on-one relating opens more doors than speaking to several people at once. Before you know it, you have several new supporters.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ( July 8) This year, you’ll be fiery and verbal. Others will know where you’re coming from. You could often feel conflicted, wanting peace but needing controversy.