Horoscope: July 4

Aries (March 21-April 19): Going forward doesn’t always mean going alone. In this case, you have a friend who will go with you to offer assistance and insight.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): You might not always have the right thing to say, but you always try. Today your effort prevails.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Like a pair of vintage shoes that completes a perfect ensemble, your past makes your present personality all the more lovable.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): At this fork in the road, you can see that one path continues, smooth and flat. The other immediately starts heading uphill. Both are fine choices, but one will offer a better view when you get to the end of it.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Reminiscing about old times is like watching your favorite TV show with you as the star — or at least as one of the main characters.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your reflection in the mirror must have slept well, because it looks great today. A perceptible aura of good health and positive energy is hovering around you.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You’ve been working steadily to repay a debt. You’re not there yet. Congratulate yourself on the progress you’ve made. A fiscally conservative indulgence might not be out of the question.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Potential attitude-dampers abound. However, your mental activity is strong enough to overcome your physical state.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Living on the edge” is a better phrase than it is a life plan. When today you see someone behaving recklessly, you are reminded of what you used to be and of what you’re not now.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): There is an irritating problem hovering around that you just can’t seem to defeat. Wait a moment. It will play right into your hands.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): World affairs may be a mess, but at least your own household is running smoothly. If more people had your good habits, the world would be better off.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): You decide to swallow a witty but potentially off-putting comment before it leaves your mouth.

Today’s birthday (July 4): Even though you enjoy chunks of leisure time this year, you will mostly be in a highly productive mode. You’ll motivate others, who see you achieving your goals. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 33, 15, 44 and 18.