Horoscope: July 9

Aries (March 21-April 19): Work backward. Know where you want to go and who you want to reach. Cater your presentation with this end in mind.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): A perfect system should work well without you. Prove what a good leader you are by taking a vacation.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): You have excellent mojo when it comes to buying things. Shop around, even for mundane purchases.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): Why wait for bad weather to learn whether your fair-weather friends can double as foul-weather friends? Be a stellar observer instead.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Your dreams will be wild. Think it over in the morning. It’s amazing what a dream can tell you about your waking life.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You are on a path of personal growth. This now extends to your career. Develop your professional network.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Hone your dream, change the goals, alter the plan. But whatever you do, don’t give up.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Recruiting is an art. You’ll have fun with it now. You have a good idea, so you won’t have trouble getting others to sign on.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): There is nothing so good it can’t get better. With that in mind, you hustle even when things are going well.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You meet interesting people as you work to realize a goal. Some are in a position of authority. Others seek help and advice from you. All are your teachers.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Someone you want to connect with doesn’t seem to have time for you. But don’t stop trying. A different approach might be needed.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): You’ll be part of a student body. The difference is you will take what you learn to the next level and beyond.

Today’s birthday (July 9): You will be intent on giving more than you ever have. You’ll transform your domestic environment, energizing the aesthetic and your relationships, too. Gemini and Leo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are 8, 50, 14, 33 and 18.