Born today, you are never one to let circumstances take control of you or your life. For good or ill, you insist on being in charge of what happens to you and to those within your circle of care. This means you must always bring all of your talents to bear if you want to navigate life in the smoothest and most positive fashion, and you must always strive to accentuate your positive traits while minimizing those that are less admirable. Focusing on what is possible gives you great strength, but what sets you apart is your ability to make possible that which so many others see as impossible. You are a dreamer, surely -- what Cancer native is not? -- but you are also highly practical, and you understand how things work. You handle money better than most others born under your sign: You know how to make it, you know how to save it, and you know how to put it to work for you.
You are at your best in situations that allow you to combine your native practicality with your creative talents, and you will surely excel at anything that allows you to be both dreamer and doer. You have an unusual manner that attracts attention wherever you go, yet there are times when you rub others the wrong way. This can set you back when you have big things in the works.
Also born on this date are: Jaden Smith, actor; Kevin Bacon, actor; Toby Keith, singer; Anjelica Huston, actress; John D. Rockefeller, oil magnate; Steve Lawrence, actor and singer; Wolfgang Puck, celebrity chef; Jeffrey Tambor, actor; Marty Feldman, actor; Hugo Boss, fashion designer; Nelson Rockefeller, politician; Milo Ventimiglia, actor.
To see what is in store for you tomorrow, find your birthday and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday star be your daily guide.
SUNDAY, JULY 9
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A situation that arises at home will require you to do something seemingly out of character in order to avoid the pitfalls it presents.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can't afford to let the seconds tick by without taking full advantage of opportunities that emerge, brief as they may be.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Others are interested in what goes on beneath the surface. You can put things in perspective and lead a positive discussion.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Mixed signals may be present, but you can sort them out and reply in a way that promotes fair play for everyone. You know what's going on.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can satisfy your need to belong by joining forces with someone whose motives are closely aligned with yours.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Information you share with others may not be entirely accurate or up to date, but not through any fault of yours. Investigate further.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It's essential that you tend to certain business matters before you focus on your personal needs. Stick to the game plan at all times.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- There are some who say that you don't know what's going on or, worse, what you're doing. You can prove them wrong with one swift motion.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The mistakes you've been making are far more understandable, and thus far more avoidable, now that you are seeing things in a new light.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll want to keep up with all developments both near and far. You can never know ahead of time just what will be most important to you.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It may be time to distance yourself from someone whose motives and methods are too different from your own. Protect your reputation.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're not likely to be tempted by someone who knows where your weaknesses lie -- because he or she doesn't know that you are on full alert.