Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. EDT today (1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Gemini into Cancer.

Happy Birthday for Thursday, July 4, 2024:

You identify with like-minded people working for a common goal. You find this fellowship to be reassuring and rewarding. You have a strong sense of justice. New beginning, adventures and major changes in your life are likely. Keep your eyes open for new opportunities, perhaps a leadership role.

ARIES

(March 21-April 19)
★★★★
This is a laid-back day. Take it easy. Stock the fridge and enjoy family and friends at home. You might redecorate or tweak your digs before you entertain. A slight confusion about travel and daily conversations might exist. Keep things light and enjoy. Tonight: Cocoon.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)
★★★★
This is an easygoing day, but it’s a poor day for financial decisions. Be cautious about how you spend your money, because you might be extravagant or make poor choices. You might not have all the facts, and someone might even deceive you. Be careful. Enjoy warm conversations with others. Tonight: Discussions!

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20)
★★★★
As this day begins, you’ll feel a heightened excitement because the Moon is in your sign. Double-check all important communications with parents and authority figures to remove misunderstandings, which are possible. Later in the day, you will want to take care of what you own. Tonight: Check your money.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22)
★★★★
This day becomes stronger and more suited to you as it wears on, because the Moon will move into your sign to join the Sun and Venus already in Cancer. You’ll find it easy to be warm and charming with others. Some of you will buy wardrobe goodies that please you. Tonight: You win!

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★★
With Mercury in your sign now, you’re eager to talk to others. You feel you have something to say. You want to be heard. Having said that, other influences in your chart show that you’re happy to be low-key and watch life from the sidelines. It’s a good day to take it easy. Tonight: Quiet times.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★
As this day begins, you’re high-viz, which means people notice you more than usual. Do be aware that some confusion might take place when talking to parents, partners or close friends. Be clear about what you want. Make sure you know what others are saying. Later in the day, you’re popular! Tonight: Friendships.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★
Be clear about plans, because there’s room for confusion this morning. Later in the day, you’re high-viz, which means everyone notices you! Fortunately, they will admire you. You look attractive, confident and capable — which, of course, you are. Tonight: Be friendly.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★
Tread carefully if you have financial discussions this morning, especially about how to divide or share something. An element of confusion can encourage misunderstandings and false assumptions. Fortunately, this is brief. By the afternoon, you’re ready for adventure, fun and stimulation! Tonight: Explore!

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★
Be patient with partners, spouses and close friends this morning, because assumptions and confusion might be challenging. However, by the afternoon, all is well and you will see how to use the resources of others so that everyone can benefit. (Especially you.) Tonight: Check your finances.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★★
Be easygoing and cooperative this morning. If something sounds confusing, postpone decisions until the afternoon. By then you’ll know what you want to do and how you want to do it. Playful, competitive sports might appeal to you. Enjoy good times with partners and close friends. Tonight: Cooperate.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★★
Issues with children, as well as romantic partners, might be confusing this morning. Fear not, because later in the day everything will be clearer and things will fall into place. Be patient with chaos at home. Conversations with others will be lively. It’s all good. Tonight: Work.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★★
This morning you might feel like cocooning at home. Nevertheless, get dressed! As this day wears on, you’ll want to socialize! Romance, playful times with children, outdoor activities and fun entertainment await you. Enjoy! Tonight: play!