For Wednesday, July 4:

This year you could change your focus from being the person who values family and home above all else to the person who seeks different yet basic answers to questions of life and death. You might wonder: Why are we here? If you are single, you could meet someone who provokes deep thinking or has a lot of depth him- or herself. If you are attached, your conversations might be very important in designing your future years together.

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)

••• You might shy away from some attention, yet it will find you. When you finally kick back and stop worrying, fun will take over. Tonight: Where the action is.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

•••• Reach out for someone at a distance who might be very important to you. You have experienced a lot of tension, and finally relaxing feels good. Tonight: Where the action is.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

•••• Dedicate the morning and, if possible, most of the day to a loved one. You might notice that a child seems unusually restrained. Tonight: Something you haven’t done before.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••••• Listen to a family member who might have a case of the blues. A parent or older friend startles you with his or her actions and decisions. Tonight: A must appearance.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• You might want a lazy, easy pace. An element of the unexpected runs riot, but the end results could be quite delightful. Tonight: Where the party is.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• Maintain an easy pace. You’ll want to resist offering too much of your time and skills. Tonight: Only what you want. Rearrange plans if need be.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• You add that extra touch of merriment to any situation. Stop for a snooze if need be, but once you rev up your engine, you might not want to stop. Tonight: Play the night away.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• Stay on top of a situation surrounding a family member. You might need to air out a problem. Tonight: Know that you do not need to add any fireworks.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• Friends clearly want your attention. Enjoy seeing and visiting with people who you rarely have a chance to see. Tonight: Your treat.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•••• Bring others together for a planned or spontaneous get-together. A change at home could allow more flexibility. Tonight: Observe a tendency to overindulge.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• Beam in more of what you want. A call from someone at a distance could make you a little sad or sway you not to go through with plans. Tonight: Leader of the gang.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••• Take your time and do some hard thinking before joining in on the local celebrations. Continue using care with your finances. Tonight: Don’t feel like you have to do something.