For Thursday, July 4

This year you sense a change. You might want to end an intolerable situation, especially if you have been working with it for more than 11 years. If you are single, you attract many potential suitors. If you are attached, the two of you will enter a period of greater compassion. 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)

•••• Listen to news with an open mind. You might feel as if you have pushed someone in your personal life too hard. Tonight: Be with friends.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••• You might be a little too involved with money for your taste. Nevertheless, it is a crucial part of your life. Tonight: Your treat.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

•••• Surprises will come in from out of left field. You could wonder which way to proceed. Tonight: As you like it.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•• Know that much could be going on behind the scenes. You might think you know all the details. Listen and observe, and note that there is a hush-hush matter going on. Tonight: Enjoy the fireworks.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••• You thrive among groups and crowds. The unexpected easily can dissolve a situation into a chaotic misunderstanding. Tonight: Where you want to be, but not alone.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••• The only way to lessen pressure is to understand where it is coming from. You might have made a judgment subconsciously about what someone said. Tonight: Check in with a friend.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••••• You might be making plans to get away, as you could be unsure of your choices and the direction in which you’re heading. You will feel more complete after a discussion. Tonight: With friends.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• Work with an individual directly. You will find that most issues can be resolved in this manner. Tonight: Make time for a special friend.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• Defer to a partner, who really does mean well. There are many reasons to do this, and there also might be a natural benefit that you won’t see or understand immediately. Tonight: Lighten the mood.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• Your determination to bring a project to its natural ending remains your major focus. Woe to those who attempt to interfere — even if it is a holiday! Tonight: Say “yes” to an invitation.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••••• Your sense of mischief emerges. Handling even a serious matter might be difficult. For all practical purposes, consider taking tomorrow off. Tonight: Let down your hair.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••• Without intending to, you could cast a haze over the clearest of situations. Confusion often prevents you from dealing with major issues. Tonight: Go party hopping!