Horoscope: July 3

Aries (March 21-April 19): You’ll be noticed, maybe even praised poetically.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): You typically feel upbeat, but today brings a rogue wave of positive energy. To ride it, you must take a chance.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Hard work is easy when you can see the end. Tonight, goals reached make for sound, solid sleep.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): Right now someone is thinking of you with a little ache, trying to find a way to turn the longing into something beautiful.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): The worry that was bothering you a few days ago has been replaced with a confidence that there will be a positive outcome. Fate is smiling.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You have something important to finish by the end of the day. To complicate things, your attention span varies from hour to hour.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): It’s not so much what you say as how you say it. Your voice sets everyone at ease.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): You may feel overwhelmed at the challenge before you. Focus your attention on an immediate task, one that can be completed.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Yours is the gift of inspiration: Because you try, others feel they can try too.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): No one really looks at your appearance as much as you think they do. This is good news. You can dress how you want.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your ability to be selfless comes only after your own needs are met.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): You are constantly working on yourself. At some point, it would be nice just to relax and enjoy who you are. Just be.

Today’s birthday (July 3): Your energy will be high, and you’ll take on adventurous challenges. This month you’ll make a big purchase. In September, you’ll modify your professional approach and find more satisfying work. October brings a windfall. Leo and Sagittarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are 44, 27, 10, 1 and 30.