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Your daily horoscope: July 8

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY

Today is not only your birthday, but also the first day of the rest of your life, so aim high and keep striving until you reach your goals. It’s time to stop talking about making a name for yourself and actually do it. Get started now.

ARIES (March 21 – April 20):

Don’t expect the people you’re competing with to play fair – that’s not going to happen – but that doesn’t mean you have the right to flout the rules yourself. Stay morally high and trust the universe to protect and reward you for your honesty.

TAURUS (April 21 – May 21):

Today you will express your opinion and what you say will offend some people. You won’t care one bit about it, but you will have to watch out for those who can’t stand criticism and try to get back at you in some way.

GEMINI (May 22 – June 21):

You’ll be in one of your impulsive moods today, and if you’re not careful, you could find yourself in a situation you should have avoided. Do things differently if you have to, but don’t lose sight of the fact that not everyone will approve.

CANCER (June 22 – July 23):

No matter what dreams you have had in the past and no matter how many of them have come true or not, now is the time for a new dream. Don’t let anyone tell you it’s too late to change direction – time never runs out for those who believe.

LEO (July 24 – August 23):

As one of the fire signs of the zodiac, you rarely doubt your own abilities, but something will happen today that will make you question what you’ve been doing and how you’ve been doing it. It’s not a sign of weakness to admit you’re wrong.

VIRGO (August 24 – September 23):

The path you need to take is clearly laid out before you, so what are you waiting for? Most likely, you want a sign from loved ones that they approve of your goals, but you don’t need it – this is your life and their views are not that important.

LIBRA (September 24 – October 23):

What happens in the next few days could be of huge career importance, so keep your eyes and ears open and be ready to take the initiative if you think that way you can improve your professional situation. This is no time for fear.

SCORPIO (October 24 – November 22):

You may have big plans, in fact they may be huge, but are they realistic? This is the question you most need to ask yourself today, and if the answer is no, then you need to do something about it. It is good to dream, but fantasies are better avoided.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 – December 21):

A final decision needs to be made about money or a business matter, so give it your full attention and don’t give in to people who say you should be careful. Whatever your decision is, you must believe in it 100 percent.

CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 20):

It’s possible, even likely, that you’ll find yourself at loggerheads with someone you normally get along with today, but in the grand scheme of things, it’s not a big deal, so don’t let it ruin your friendship. You still have a lot in common.

AQUARIUS (January 21 – February 19):

Don’t work harder and longer today just because you think it’s expected of you. Because you’re so good at what you do, employers tend to believe that you can do more than your colleagues, and maybe you can, but that doesn’t mean you should.

PISCES (February 20 – March 20):

If someone steps out of line today, perhaps by doing something they know they shouldn’t, you should come down hard on them. You may be a good person by nature, but there are times when you need to get tough and this is one of them.

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