Your Horoscope for Thursday, July 4

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★★

You have the get-up-and-go and energy to do whatever you please. Although you might want to direct your energy into celebrations, don’t forget your sweetie.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★ Invite others over for a fun afternoon and evening. Whether you decide to have a pool party or barbecue is your call. Others will be excited to come over.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★★ Make calls early in the day. Someone might need to hear from you but not know how to ask. Plans could be subject to change; you might receive an unexpected but delightful invitation.

CANCER ( June 21-July 22) ★★★★ Decide to keep to your budget no matter what! You could find several reasons not to. Be willing to say no. A partner could become contentious.

LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★★★ Allow your effervescent personality to come out. Your mood has that extra zip that seems aligned with the holiday nature of the day. If you don’t have plans, you’ll most likely create plans by being you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★ You might want to pull back and take some much-needed personal time. Listen to your friends who have plans. They try to egg you on to join them. You might be happiest doing nothing today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★★★ If you remain responsive to those around you, then you could find that you’re having a great time. Don’t allow another person to rain on your parade.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★ Others cannot help noticing you and wanting to be around you. You could be tired and might appreciate a power nap before the celebrations get going.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★★ Reach out for a dear friend or loved one at a distance. Make plans to visit with each other in the near future. You wish that you could see each other more often.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★ ★★★ Be more upbeat and direct in how you handle a changeable situation that could also involve a special person and relationship.

AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★ You naturally defer to others. Your more upbeat, fun-loving personality emerges. You have a lot to offer to others, and they to you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★ You’re likely to drop in on one or two parties or celebrations. Don’t stop and decide to get serious or responsible at this point.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ( July 4) This year, you open up to new possibilities. Once you get a project going, you’ll resent any interference.