Horoscopes July 4, 2024: Andrew Zimmern, you’ll hit your mark

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Melanie Fiona, 41; Becki Newton, 46; Andrew Zimmern, 63; Geraldo Rivera, 81.

Happy Birthday: Go above and beyond the call of duty; the rewards will be yours. Let your uniqueness shine through, but don’t let unrealistic expectations cost you. Budget wisely, and you’ll have a winning combination for yourself. Change requires action, energy and common sense. Do your best, and you’ll hit your mark and prosper. Charm will win favors and respect. Love and romance are favored. Your numbers are 3, 7, 23, 25, 33, 37, 42.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take better care of yourself and your possessions. Refuse to let anyone take advantage of your generosity or kind heart. Put your energy into projects or pastimes that you find exhilarating. It’s up to you to make opportunities, not wait for them to come to you. 4 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Change what’s necessary. Pay more attention to how you look and feel and what you can do to make your life less stressful. Focus on what’s happening around you, and participate in events, activities or negotiations that will help you prosper. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Put your energy behind your skills, experience and knowledge, and you’ll gain acceptance and momentum in achieving your goals. Refuse to let anyone interfere with your plans or lead you astray with false information. Change depends on truth. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Do what you love to do, and you’ll do well. Don’t let your dreams fall by the wayside. Take the initiative and share what you have to offer. Start small and use your passion to work toward a goal. Trust and believe in yourself. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Be open about how you feel and your intentions, and you’ll change the dynamics of a relationship. Showing strength and courage will grab attention and get results. Pay attention, and you’ll understand how someone feels about you or your situation. An explicit dialogue will be enlightening. 4 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Put your emotions aside, focus on facts and use common sense to sort through difficulties you encounter. Participate in an event that offers insight into a concern you have or stimulates your creative ideas, and it will help you sort through differences. 2 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): An open mind will gather information and insight into how to proceed. Please don’t rely on someone else to do the work, or you’ll be left out when it counts the most. Consider what you enjoy doing most, and turn your attention and energy toward making it happen. 5 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Satisfy your imagination and put your skills to good use. What you discover will help you adjust your life to satisfy your needs. Leave nothing to chance when dealing with matters that allow you to make money doing something that makes you feel passionate about. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Invest time and money in yourself. Explore the possibilities, and expand your options through networking and surrounding yourself with like-minded people. Do whatever it takes to discover your true potential. Talks will lead to opportunities; collect data and follow up. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Nurture essential relationships. Find out where you stand and adjust your intentions accordingly. Don’t waste time on people or situations that cannot deliver. A change at home should make your space functional and ease stress. An unusual or unexpected visit will spark your imagination. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Refrain from laboring over things you cannot change. Focus on what’s doable and will promote comfort and joy. Put your energy where it counts, and apply pressure to people who can help you reach your goal. Being direct will save you time and money and gain you respect. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Nothing can stop you once you start. Put your head down and drive forward with confidence, willpower and a winner’s mindset. Don’t feel that you must stick to the norm when your uniqueness separates you from the competition you encounter. Romance is on the rise. 5 stars

Birthday Baby: You are entertaining, creative and passionate. You are proactive and influential.

1 star: Avoid conflicts; work behind the scenes. 2 stars: You can accomplish, but don’t rely on others. 3 stars: Focus and you’ll reach your goals. 4 stars: Aim high; start new projects. 5 stars: Nothing can stop you; go for gold.

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