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Your daily horoscope: July 9

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY

A Mercury-Jupiter conjunction on your birthday this year means you have to trust your own instincts, not what the so-called “experts” decide to tell you. Do not under any circumstances allow the doubters and cynics to make you give up on your ambitions.

ARIES (March 21 – April 20):

The more confusion that swirls around you this weekend, the more opportunities there will be to convince those in power that you know how to ignore the distractions and achieve the goals they set for you. Show them you have what it takes.

TAURUS (April 21 – May 21):

The Sun in Cancer conjunct Uranus in your sign this weekend means you won’t let little things like “rules” get in your way. You’re in one of those must-win moods where you’ll do almost anything to get where you most want to go.

GEMINI (May 22 – June 21):

Ignore what other people are doing and follow your own course for the next 48 hours. It’s unlikely you’ll be praised for it, but you won’t care one bit about it – the only thing that matters is beating your rivals to the finish line.

CANCER (June 22 – July 23):

You have to accept that some things have changed and won’t change again anytime soon. You may be cautious by nature, but you have a keen eye to see where the wind is blowing and a determination to go with it.

LEO (July 24 – August 23):

Be wary of partners and colleagues who go out of their way to tell you how wonderful you are. There’s every chance that their gushing praises are meant to lull you into a false sense of security, and you can be a flatterer at times!

VIRGO (August 24 – September 23):

The influence of the changing planet Uranus in your earth sign Taurus makes this a great time to get involved in some kind of social or political movement that can make the world a better place. Don’t overdo it though.

LIBRA (September 24 – October 23):

The planets suggest that someone you work with or do business with has been taking liberties and you need to do something about it immediately. Ending your relationship now may cost you a little in the short term, but it will pay off over time.

SCORPIO (October 24 – November 22):

A task that is too complex for you to handle alone will not be such a challenge if you get help from people who know what they are doing. There’s no shame in admitting you don’t know everything – you still know more than most.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 – December 21):

You’re no stranger to taking risks, and this weekend’s Sun-Uranus conjunction will tempt you to push your luck a little, but make sure it’s just a little. You may trust your own abilities, but will others trust you if their interests are at stake?

CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 20):

There are so many new directions you can go this weekend that it might be hard to decide. What is your inner voice telling you? Listen to your instincts before listening to other people. You know yourself better than they do.

AQUARIUS (January 21 – February 19):

Your ability to persuade friends and colleagues to see things your way will be boosted by the connection between the sun and your ruler Uranus this weekend. Don’t take advantage of this though – only get them to do things that you know will feel good.

PISCES (February 20 – March 20):

You may not know someone as well as you think you do, and their actions over the next 48 hours may shock you. It’s probably not a big deal, but next time don’t be so eager to believe that they see the world the same way you do.

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