For Monday, July 9:

This year your ability to communicate comes through clearly. You will help others to better understand you, and you will understand them better as a result. If you are single, what you want and what you get could be quite different. If you are attached, you also might express conflicting messages.

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

••••• A fiery moment could force you to regroup and make different plans. Your ability to put events in a positive light helps heal nearly any wound. Tonight: As you like it.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••• Remember, you do not have to prove anything … but you still may be tempted to throw yourself into a risk anyway. Be smart, sit back and observe. Tonight: Get some extra R and R.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

•••• Let go of a morning upset and a need to do something in a certain manner. You have a lot going for you, which becomes clear in a meeting. Tonight: Where the people are.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••• Take charge. If you stumble upon a disagreement behind the scenes, do not get involved. Tonight: Till the wee hours.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• You see what others don’t. Don’t try to open up someone’s perspective when he or she is upset and can’t seem to understand where you are coming from. Tonight: Adjust plans according to your energy level.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• You easily could wake up on the wrong side of the bed. Dealing with a person you respect will get you past this bad morning mood. Tonight: Treat a pal to dinner.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••••• Don’t say anything until you feel you have grasped the big picture. Listen to what is being shared, but recognize that others want your feedback and direction. Tonight: Steer clear of a controlling individual.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••• You might want to rethink your anger before you express your frustration to someone. Open up to new possibilities and different ways of handling your irritation. Tonight: Not to be found.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• You might not expect the string of successes or excellent interactions that head in your direction. You could be doing something very different as a result. Tonight: Where the fun is.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• Take a stand, and handle a personal matter in a much different manner. Give up the need to control. Tonight: A must appearance.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••••• Keep conversations moving. Opportunities knock on your door because of your wit and creativity. Tonight: Out and about.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• You offer more than you realize, but you often undermine yourself. With someone harping in your ear, sometimes it is difficult to get a better sense of self. Tonight: Keep to your budget.