Horoscope: July 4

Aries (March 21-April 19): Sleep, eat and be merry. It’s nothing to feel guilty about. Every human endeavor requires adequate recovery time. This is how you’ll keep going.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): You’re focused on the flaw, which is not necessarily a negative focus. You’re ready to see the magnificence in imperfection and appreciate how it offsets the smooth finish. The flaw becomes your favorite part.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Your support group may or may not be a formally structured meeting of people, but it will lift of your spirit. Commune with others and let them help you.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): You can be emotionally tough or extremely tender. Your frustration is in not knowing how life is going to affect you. Just know that whatever reaction you have, it’s not wrong.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Your thoughtfulness overrides financial considerations. It’s the care (not the money) you put into making others happy that keeps everyone smiling.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’re in for a long day and a late night. Your revelry is the perfect punctuation mark to what has been an incredibly productive (in its own way) week.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Your role as a life coach kicks in, and you’re fielding questions from several people. You listen, you advise, you listen some more. But it’s your example that teaches the most.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): You may be kicking back with family, but your mind is whirling around a fabulous idea. The ones who say it can’t be done are at least as right as the ones who say it can.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Following the old “when in Rome …” adage, you wind up in unexpected places. It’s creative for you to go with the flow. Everything that comes to you now is a function of the tribe you join.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Though you’d like to think of yourself as an efficient, lean, mean machine, the truth is that you’re an organic being who needs nurturing, just like anything that grows. Go easy.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Is life arbitrary and fate capricious? Or is this a part of a grand design that you’re just not seeing? Lead with the wise part of your heart that knows that it’s all coming together.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Someone must always be manning the boat, and you feel that it should be you. Consider delegating a little more today, though, trading duties so that everyone can have a good time.

Today’s birthday (July 4): This is your year to shine. You’ll be recognized for your good works, your creativity and your humanity. You’re accepted into a club or school in August. Passions soar in December. You’ll be learning what will launch you into better financial straits by January. Virgo and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are 30, 18, 43, 39 and 1.

Holiday Mathis writes her column for Creators Syndicate Inc. The astrological forecast should be read for entertainment.