Horoscopes July 9, 2026: Tom Hanks, step outside your comfort zone – The Mercury News

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Fred Savage, 50; Jack White, 51; Tom Hanks, 70; Jimmy Smits, 71.

Happy Birthday: Communication and observation will help you read the room better this year. Step outside your comfort zone and be the one to make a difference. Lead the way to hope and a better future. The prospects look good if you play your cards right. Shoot for the stars and enjoy the returns. Your numbers are 9, 17, 25, 29, 33, 41, 46.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Get into high gear and be the one to make things happen. Think big and discover the simplest way to reach your objective. A relaxed demeanor and aggressive plan will help you maintain the ideal balance in life. A chance encounter or something you witness will clear your head. A change will lead to financial gain. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Put your heart out to the universe and live life your way. What you project you’ll get back. A humble, kind approach when dealing with those you encounter will win approval and help you get the support you require to bring about positive change. Keep tabs on your spending, and refrain from making hasty decisions. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Reconsider the lifestyle you desire and how to proceed. You have plenty to gain if you talk to experts and price out the cost necessary to reach your destination. A unique but conservative approach will help you maintain your status quo and enrich your mind, body and soul. Engage, and free yourself from what holds you back. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Think matters through. Consider your choices, and do what’s best for everyone. Your conscientious approach will help you gain the trust and respect of those you deal with today. Don’t take a risk when it comes to illness, injury or financial uncertainty. Impulsive action will end up costing you time and money. Breathe deep and do what you can. 4 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take a tour of what’s floating around in your mind and quantify what’s necessary and what you can discard. The process of elimination will help clear a path forward that suits your needs. The information you gather will help cut a clear path to what you want to achieve. Change begins with you. Take responsibility for your happiness. 2 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Live and learn. What you experience today will help you make better decisions. Experience is the spice of life, but it can also cost you. Be a leader, not a follower, when it comes to entertainment and those you socialize with. Set high standards, use common sense and be the one others look to for advice. Invest in yourself. 5 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take flight and look at the world with gratitude. Count your blessings, and project an image that makes others gravitate toward you. Don’t limit what you can accomplish because you held back. Be brave and do what’s right, and you’ll empower others to follow suit. Opportunity comes from taking a stance and living up to your word. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Pull out all the stops, and speak up. Ask questions and pose alternatives, and you’ll feel good about yourself and the destination you pursue. Make reasonable plans, and walk away from anyone trying to talk you into something you don’t need. Do the work yourself and spend less; the confidence you gain will empower you. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): An offer or change someone makes will dazzle you. Be careful not to get swept up in someone else’s dream. Be a friendly observer today and let the chips fall where they may. Your best outcome will unfold from the comfort of your home, not outside influences. Protect your security, possessions and physical well-being. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Open your heart and your doors to those you care about or want to help. How you live and treat others will set an example for those trying to find their way through something similar. A partnership or joint venture will tempt you. Consider all the pros and cons before making a move. Someone will mislead you to ensure their own survival. 5 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Choose to make a domestic change. Set your sights on what you want out of life, and embrace new beginnings. Don’t fall for the first person, suggestion or offer that tries to influence you. Put yourself first, and enjoy your own company. It’s in your best interest to start your next chapter. Your happiness is in your hands. 2 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Participate, ask questions and discover what’s available to you and how you can parlay your skills, attributes and experience into something new and exciting. An opportunity to take on a new position or to increase your earning potential looks encouraging. Suggestions are only meant to be instigators. When it comes to enforcement, it’s up to you to fuel the fire. 4 stars

Birthday Baby: You are cautious, speculative and empathetic. You are imaginative and smart.

Star Ratings Key:

• 1 star: Avoid conflicts; work behind the scenes.
• 2 stars: You can accomplish, but don’t rely on others.
• 3 stars: Focus and you’ll reach your goals.
• 4 stars: Aim high; start new projects.
• 5 stars: Nothing can stop you; go for gold.

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