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The fireworks are physical and metaphoric on an American Independence Day that lands on one of the most cosmically dynamic days of the year. Rapid-fire lunar aspects set the mood, while Venus conjuncts Uranus and changes signs just as Neptune turns retrograde. The celestial upheaval mirrors the shifting screen of American identity itself -- a nation in aesthetic, emotional and ideological flux, reinventing its image as different values rise and illusions fall away.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Today's adventure will bring an insight that changes your angle on life. One fresh detail reframes the whole picture. Afterward you'll return to something familiar and realize it's not the same -- because you're not the same.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There's a rhythm to this day, and you're drumming it out with a rebel instinct and an electric energy that leads the group, whether you realize it or not. The pace you set is bold but sustainable.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Whether it's what you want to work on or who you decide to be, you're sensing there's no time to wait for someone else to reflect or validate your concept. You'll slide through the window of opportunity before it closes.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). People will take their cues from your energy -- so lead with what you want more of. You'll get fun moments of awareness that will have you using your power well -- setting a tone with a glance, a word or a pause.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You can't rush transformation. A lot of parts are firing at once; they are communicating with one another to work it all out. You're just along for the ride. You already did the work; now you just have to trust what you planted back there.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You're here to live your life, not to manage people's moods. Of course, if they feel a little happier being around you, it's a bonus you can reinvest in your mission. It's good to know that your smile elevates.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Because of the serial-position effect, people are most likely to remember the first and last parts of an experience (the primacy and recency effects), while the middle tends to blur. Use this to your advantage. Start strong; finish stronger.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You've learned not to waste time explaining yourself to people committed to misunderstanding you. Today you walk differently -- like someone who knows their worth and doesn't owe anyone a tour.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You would rather be known for the interest you show in others than known as a show-off. Still, there will be a moment that opens up for you, spotlight and all. Step into it and do your thing. Everyone will be better for it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The sentiment "no one left behind" is rooted in care, leadership and solidarity. If the group stays committed to each other, adjusts when needed and truly honors that principle, then everyone can arrive together.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There's a person or group that seems to have more influence on your life than it should right now. These feelings and opinions you're forming are valid. Who better to decide what's good for you than you?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It doesn't go according to plan, which makes room for something much better. You'll riff, pivot, adapt -- and delight in your own cleverness. You'll end the day with a story worth telling and a sense of pride in your agility.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (July 4). It's your year of follow-through. Actions slip in where words used to be. No hype, promises or performances -- no drama, just doing. You'll be strongly attracted to the goals that improve life for more than just you. More highlights: domestic upgrades and chemistry that's real; maybe it's love, maybe it's creative synergy or practical teamwork -- but it lights you up. Virgo and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 4, 24, 31 and 2.

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