For Thursday, July 5:

This year your message is heard loud and clear. You have a way of penetrating others’ natural defenses and drawing strong reactions. If you are single, you will demand more from potential suitors than in the past. If you are attached, you start to change, and though your significant other might have an adverse reaction at first, it all works for the better.

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)

••••• Be where people are, whether it is at a baseball game, an organization or a fun restaurant. Those of you who must work today will relax with others, even grumpy bosses. Tonight: Follow your friends.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

•••• Whether you are entertaining or just enjoying yourself, you relax. An element of the unexpected allows you to flow in a new way and get past a problem. Tonight: Hone in on your desires.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

•••• Reach out for someone at a distance. You naturally make the right choice. Tonight: All smiles.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• You could feel pushed to the max by someone. This person just likes you so much and wants you closer. Tonight: Togetherness works.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• You always do so much for others — why not kick back for a day and do for yourself? Curiosity might draw a friend or loved one forward. Tonight: Confusion arises.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• Others pace themselves, as they know they still have a lot to do. You will throw yourself into whatever project you need to finish. Tonight: Make it as easy as possible.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••••• Sometimes you just cannot resist. So don’t. Enjoy whatever or whomever is enticing you to become involved. Tonight: Whatever catches your fancy.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• Slow down and take a break. When you are deep in thought, others often perceive you as slowing down. Make this time different, and let go of your thoughts. Tonight: Avoid an irritating person, if possible.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• Sometimes others might consider you to be blunt. Today is a prime example. Others’ good moods will help pull you out of a difficult situation. Tonight: Return calls and emails.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• Curb a desire to indulge if ultimately it is going to be damaging in some way. You are so tightly wound that when you let go, your energy goes to the opposite extreme. Tonight: Continue as you are. You don’t want to change gears anyway.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••••• You have reason to smile. News that heads in your direction could force you to regroup. Tonight: You are the director. You decide.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•• You are known as a giver, and many people respond by taking. Learn to say “no” more often. Tonight: Bathe in someone’s caring.