LOVE AND THE STARS

Aries (March 21-April 19) You might feel unusually patriotic this Fourth of July. You’ll look at your loved ones and realize how important they are to you. You also will recognize the importance of this country in your day-to-day life. Tonight: Count on your graciousness to come through in a big way. Taurus (April 20-May 20) You are likely to feel as if you have to be very diplomatic in your interactions with others. Your feelings will emerge when dealing with a stubborn friend at a distance. You often wish you could get this person to fall in line. Enjoy the festivities. Tonight: Hang out. Gemini (May 21-June 20) You often try to please people more than they recognize. You could go to extremes to make sure everyone’s July Fourth is up to snuff. A loved one might be extremely dominating. Don’t let this person’s demanding ways get the best of you! Tonight: Curb a need to be possessive. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Your personality melts barriers, and you might be surprised by what is shared as a result. A close loved one could be unusually manipulative, causing a problem between you. Decide if you want to let go of dealing with this behavior right now. Tonight: Just be yourself. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Now is an appropriate time to say little and step back some. For some of you, you could be working through a problem on a deep level, whereas others could be extremely emotional. Understand what it is you want from a particular friend. Tonight: Play it low-key. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Conversations among friends will make you smile. Meanwhile, you could be putting someone on a pedestal and might not be seeing him or her realistically. If you become a bit more observant, you’ll see this person as he or she really is. Tonight: Where the crowds are. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Defer to others, even though you know exactly how you want today’s plans to go. No one can have his or her way all the time. Share more, but refuse to get into a contested situation with someone. Follow your sixth sense, and you will land well. Tonight: Where your friends are. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You seem to be busy with last-minute errands or helping guests feel more in a celebratory mood. You like to help others enjoy themselves, and you have an opportunity to do that right now. You might decide to organize a softball game. Tonight: Slow down a little. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You might be more willing to let someone else steal the stage right now. This person needs and likes to be dominant. You sometimes have difficulty allowing others to steal your thunder. Your instincts will come through in guiding you. Tonight: Be with your favorite person. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Defer to a loved one. Allow this person to decide your plans or put the finishing touches on what has already been decided. Refuse to make demands that barely can be met. If you find that you feel the need to be in control, try controlling your mood! Tonight: Say “yes” to an offer. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You are likely to decide that you would like to do something totally different. What is stopping you? Others could be so involved in your plans that you might feel as if you have little choice but to invite them to join you. Tonight: Go along with the moment. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Your imagination manages to fill in the blanks with a child or loved one. Be sure that you are being realistic and not creating fantasies that can’t be fulfilled. Try to be more anchored. Listen to a trusted friend and what he or she has to share. Tonight: Fun and games. Born Today Actress Gloria Stuart (1910), singer/songwriter Bill Withers (1938), former U.S. President Calvin Coolidge (1872)