Tuesday July 4

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
Venus brings renewed sparkle to a relationship and increases your chances for success in a joint venture. Some sort of shared experience may make you feel more confident, content or positive about a recent decision.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
You are poised on the edge of change and may have felt the rumblings of discontent for the past few months. People and situations no longer relevant in your life will soon start to drift away.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
An exciting challenge or proposal may suddenly present itself, but you must pause to weigh up the pros and cons before making your move. All indicators point towards a successful transition from one situation to another.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
Getting what you want may not be easy, but your tenacity sets you apart and you will not give in without a fight. Expect a few losses along with the wins and be prepared for the inevitable criticism.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Progress may be slow, but you are gradually carving a reputation for yourself and security for loved ones. Saturn continues to bring out the best in you and in hindsight you will see how you have matured.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
With security and stability as your main motivators, you may consider cutting down on expenses or looking for new ways to boost earnings. The most difficult aspect will be maintaining interest and following through on plans.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
Your mood may seem serious to others, but you refuse to take responsibilities or relationships lightly. Once you have a plan in mind nothing will stop you from carrying it through to its final successful conclusion.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
What you lack in passion you will more than make up for with clever concepts. Nominate yourself for the role of ideas person and then delegate the grunt work to those with an eye for detail.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
Mars acts as an emotional blowtorch, firing you up after a somewhat passionless period. Rather than keeping a low profile around larger-than-life people, you will throw yourself into work, relationships and social events.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
An overload of personal or professional responsibilities leave very little time to nurture your own needs. It may also be difficult today to block out negative comments or find a release for that pent-up energy.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
Your chance for success has been slightly diluted in recent days, but you may be quietly pleased with the way a situation is shaping up. Open your heart and mind to different possibilities or ask for assistance.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
If you suddenly find yourself in the limelight for the wrong reasons, improvise and adopt a nonchalant air. Poor timing and an unfortunate tendency to lack direction could be the hallmarks of your day or week.

YOUR DAY
Despite a lack of urgency, goals will eventually be reached and problems solved. The pace may seem frustratingly slow for impatient types, but those who like to weigh up every option will appreciate the extra time. Finding a balance between work and play could be the key to success today.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
A burning desire could see you jockeying for position or affection in the months ahead. And rather than coming across as pushy or needy, you will attract admirers and might even feel flattered when the copycats try to emulate your success. Do your own thing.