A baby born today has a Sun in Cancer and aMoon in Sagittarius until 11:24 p.m., when the Moonenters Capricorn.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2014:

This year you might naturally over-indulge and doteon others. When you reverse gears, which will happenat times, you could receive a snub or anger. Look at themonsters you could be creating. Use exercise and me-diation to curb a tendency to over-worry. Worry onlywears you down. If you are single, others are drawn toyou. Make sure your sweetie of choice is emotionallyavailable. Your caring style could attract people verydifferent from you. Consider the type of relationship youwant. Tame possessiveness, which could be a factorafter mid-July, if attached. You as a couple opt to splitfrom your daily life as often as you can to go off to-gether alone. These occasions add to the power andstrength of the relationship. Passion flares during theseperiods, adding to your bond. Try instigating an old-fashioned date night more often. Respect your differ-ences, especially around your domestic life. Thesolution might be neither of yours, but one that ad-dresses your issues. CAPRICORN needs security justas you do, but they approach this seeming necessitydifferently. Stop and learn from each other.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dy-namic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19)HHHH You easily could toss an associate into a

tizzy, as he or she does not understand what you aredoing. This person will approach you directly in his orher time. A family member means well. You are farmore optimistic because of the support you get fromyour immediate circle. Tonight: Think weekend plans.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20)HHHH You could be questioning the value of a

certain relationship in your life. Is this a phase or longterm? You cannot be sure just yet. Listen to anotherperson’s thoughts, but stay noncommittal if need be.You speak your mind as much as you can. Tonight:Your words seem to turn a situation much more in yourfavor.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20)HHHH You are full of information, and others

seem to recognize that fact. Many of your callers seekout your thoughts as well as what you know. Let youringenuity break through any problem that appears. Usecare with spending. Tonight: Go with the moment.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22)HHHH You are still in a very fortunate phase

where the unexpected seems to fall in your favor. Be

willing to express your true needs. A family membercould be cantankerous. You see a situation involvingfunds as awkward. Tonight: Clear out errands.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22)HHHH Your more playful side emerges when

dealing with a difficult child or loved one. A friendmeans well and asks valid questions, even if you feeluncomfortable. Another person’s generous nature couldmake you feel rather uncomfortable. Tonight: Helplighten up another person’s mood.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22)HHH Your sensitivities often take you to strange

places, which might be difficult to discuss. You have alot to consider involving your finances. Take charge of aproblem and handle it. Your imagination helps you zeroin on what you want. Tonight: Happily heading home.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22)HHHH You will defend yourself vigorously if at-

tacked or perceive that you were attacked. You feelcared about in a domestic situation and/or with family.Try to meet your expectations rather than those of oth-ers. Curb a tendency to overindulge. Tonight: At home.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21)HHH Don’t take an unnecessary risk with funds.

You could be reading more into a venture than really isthere. You could be quite angry at someone’s interven-tion or nosiness. Establish stronger boundaries withthis person and perhaps others. Tonight: Pay bills first.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21)HHHH You could be surprised by another per-

son’s energy as exhibited in a meeting. Be smart, anddon’t try to control anyone. Just let everyone else be.Your intuition is right-on about a partner or joint finan-cial matter. Tonight: Getting into the moment.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19)HHH You could sense a situation is building that

you would prefer not to deal with. You might need tomake an appointment with a doctor or dentist. The un-expected revolves around family and/or home. Maintaina sense of humor. Tonight: Pace yourself.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18)HHHH Friends nearly always surround you.

Today a friend could dominate a situation more thanyou might like. Let this person see the interaction asyou do by sharing more openly. Use your energy to ac-complish what you must. Tonight: Be impulsive!

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20)HHHH You might not be in a position where you

can be frivolous. You often strive to make a certain im-pression. Do not take down months of hard work with amoment of silliness or craziness. Maintain a perspec-tive. Creatively postpone some fun. Tonight: Followyour pals.

DEAR ABBY: My best friend is getting mar-ried and asked me to be her maid of honor.She has also asked me to buy an expensivedress, host a lavish shower I’m afraid I can’tafford and plan a destination bache-lorette party. The cost will be exorbi-tant.

On top of this, she has asked meto be her “cover” when she lies toher fiance about where she is. Shehas admitted to me that she hascheated on him, and I think she’sdoing it again.

I know it’s not my place to ques-tion her or tell her what to do, butthis has made me hesitant to commitfinancially to her wedding. Should Italk to her about this? I don’t want tolose my best friend, but I also don’twant to put my money on the line forsomeone who isn’t being honest. —DRAGGING MY HEELS IN NEW YORK

DEAR DRAGGING YOUR HEELS: Do notquestion your friend or tell her what to do,but DO convey to her that you can’t functionas her maid of honor because you can’t affordthe cost. And the next time she asks you tocover for her, tell her you no longer want to bea party to deceiving her fiance because you’rehaving trouble looking him in the eye.

Your best friend sounds like a piece ofwork, and if it costs you the friendship youwon’t have lost much. This girl lacks bothjudgment and character, and you’ll be betteroff to distance yourself. Both of you shouldmingle with people with whom you have morein common.

———DEAR ABBY: I don’t know where to start so I

will just plunge in: I have five kids by five differ-ent men. I am not a terrible person. I have a job,take care of my babies and am working towarda degree. But sometimes I feel like the ultimateloser. I get judged all the time. I’m so ashamedof the choices I have made in life. Will it ever bebetter? — 5 KIDS, 5 DADS IN OREGON

DEAR 5-5: You will see an improvement assoon as you stop beating yourself up over thechoices you have made. No one can change the

past. All we can do is learn from our mistakesand make a conscious decision not to repeatthem. And as to those who judge you, theyshould judge not, lest they, too, be judged.

———DEAR ABBY: My husband thinks

we should snuggle up and sleep to-gether even when we’re sick. I thinkit’s common courtesy to keep a re-spectable distance from loved onesand to clean up after yourself whenyou have a “bug” that is communica-ble. I need to stay as healthy as possi-ble to keep up with the needs of ourchild, the housework and my jobwhile my husband is sick. Yourthoughts? — MARRIED TO A MAN-CHILD WHO NEEDS A MOMMY

DEAR MARRIED TO A MAN-CHILD:Your husband may think I’m heart-less, but I agree with you. While he

may “need” you emotionally, his rational selfshould accept that with a child in the houseand the demands of your job, you need to staywell and functional.

His tissues, meds and a pitcher of watershould be by the bed. There should be a waste-basket for his tissues. He should wash hishands before touching anything, and youshould use hand sanitizer liberally. You shouldsleep elsewhere. The “cuddling” can wait untilhe’s no longer contagious.

P.S. And don’t forget to sympathize. ———

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ZITS | JERRY SCOTT AND JIM BORGMAN

FAMILY CIRCUS | BIL KEANE

GARFIELD | JIM DAVIS

PEANUTS | CHARLES M. SCHULZ

BLONDIE | YOUNG & DRAKE

THE BORN LOSER | ART SANSOM

HI AND LOIS | BRIAN AND GREG WALKER

BEETLE BAILEY | MORT WALKER

FRANK AND ERNEST | BOB THAVES

BIZARRO | DAN PIRARO

BABY BLUES | RICK KIRKMAN AND JERRY SCOTT

MOTHER GOOSE AND GRIMM | MIKE PETERS

FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE | LYNN JOHNSTON

EDITOR’S NOTE: Bigar’s Stars is based onthe degree of your sun at birth. The sign name issimply a label astrologers put on a set of degreesfor convenience. For best results, readers shouldrefer to the dates following each sign.

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