Today’s horoscope, July 8: We’re looking for attention, balance

The moon and Mars are at odds, and then the moon and Uranus take up the same issue. It’s about largeness. Who dominates a room with their presence? Who does it with their voice, their idea, their need? These are the elements requiring of attention and balancing. The way to balance something loud is to get distance from it. The way to balance need is to fill it.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). There are realities to accept and realities to challenge. You’re not sure which is which today, and that’s because you can’t tell until you poke around a bit and figure out just what you’re dealing with and whether it is likely to bend to your influence.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It is your sincere desire to make your circle larger, not smaller. This is why you choose not to be self-conscious. Self-aware, sure! But not so focused on yourself that it prevents you from giving your attention generously to those around you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There is no “normal.” There’s only “common” or “typical” or “popular.” Just because you’re not doing things the way others are doesn’t mean you’re wrong or out of step. It only means you are doing you.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). It’s in your nature to handle anything in the vicinity that is within your ability to manage, and because you’re so capable, this ethic covers a lot of territory. You’ll be seen as a leader and someone everyone enjoys.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Thinking about what you don’t want is an energy drain. To think exclusively about what you do want is more work than it seems, but it will be worth it. The work is basically to turn your attention to it again and again and again.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You don’t always think about regulating your personal energy, until emotional turbulence makes it a challenge. Life will keep throwing you different scenarios, which include hidden opportunities and fresh sources of excitement.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Learning processes can be mysterious. There is not one way that will work for teacher, learner and all. Maybe it feels like nothing is clicking in, but keep exposing yourself to the material you want to absorb because, when it does click in, then starts the magic.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You don’t claim to be right all the time, but it’s fine to admit that on matters of your expertise you are rarely wrong. Claim what’s yours. Stand in your track record. You have credibility, and when you speak, they’ll listen.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). For today’s resolution of conflict, at least one person must soften their stance. And when this happens, two or three may follow. So, the question of the day is: Who wants to go first?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Can a person be too charming for their own good? Not you. You know how to turn it down, turn it up and level it to the room. That’s a skill few possess, subtle and worthy of praise it seldom gets.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The thing about a muse is, they give a remarkable gift just by being themselves. The energy of another will open new possibilities inside you, and an awakening of hidden talents.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Everything feels like a bigger deal than it is. Of course, “is” is relative. “Seems” is relative. Reality itself is relative. This is why your day will be great. You’ll dance in relativity and come out of it a little proud for the effort.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (July 8). You genuinely love helping people. What you’re not expecting is that the assistance you give others ends up teaching and growing your own abilities to the extent that your dreams fall neatly to hand. These gifts will include financial ease, harmony in relationships and better systems of working. More highlights: a portal opens, new and playful friends, and a promise kept. Libra and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 50, 14, 15 and 21.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: With over 100 film credits and a legitimate Hollywood trope to his name, Kevin Bacon is a force. “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon” is the name of his podcast, and his career shows so many more facets than that. Bacon is versatile with his art. Bacon uses Cancer intuition to tap into the soul of the role and deliver performances people feel. He was born when communication planet Mercury and the planet of surprises, Uranus, were both in the station of entertainment, Leo.

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