Horoscopes: Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023

ARIES (March 21-April 19). People do strange things for attention. While it may be a waste of time to try and make sense of their involuntary actions and subconscious motivations, it is very worthwhile to help everyone feel seen and included.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Small gestures can have great significance. For instance, a minor detail from years past has stuck with you with powerful meaning. Something that happens in passing today will have similar staying power in your psyche.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Abraham Lincoln said, “When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad. That is my religion.” You’ll have a similarly simple but effective approach to this day and you’ll feel and do much good indeed.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Don’t worry if you can’t figure people out today. Knowing why they do what they do wouldn’t help anyway. Instead, employ your amazing gift for tolerating the quirks of others and everything works out brilliantly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The in-between stages never last long, and that’s what makes them so exciting. Enjoy the state of flux while it’s happening because resolution is inevitable. Voids will be immediately filled. Everything moves together; adjust accordingly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). To some degree, you are always aware of the suffering in the world. It’s not irresponsible to make that awareness minuscule at times. When good feelings come over you, let them. Someone should be happy. Why not you?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). People are not tools. Those who are excellent providers can be overlooked as their contributions take the spotlight. Conscious efforts must be made to appreciate the useful people, not for what they do but for who they are.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The tasks related to making a living usually get some of your best attention, but today you’re better off prioritizing the tasks closely linked to your happiness and the joy of your loved ones. The rest can wait.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The problem is clear. To dwell on a fix only affirms the brokenness of the thing. Envision the fully functioning version of your subject. Put your energy into building toward that end. A gleaming purpose will pull you forward.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You can’t always choose your company, but the difficult ones help you hone your social skills. Undaunted by the challenge of interacting with the hard-to-please, you’ll welcome the chance to exercise your charms.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There’s something you’d like to try — a version of yourself you want to bring into being. It’s not as hard as you think. Act “as if” until “as if” is no longer an act, and you’ll bring that incarnation to life.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Arrogance is an enemy of success. When you see it in others, you get even more clear about who you want to be. You’ll commit to humble acts of service that keep you connected to others instead of lured into the delusions of egotism.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 6). Though it feels good when you reach a long-term goal, your most thrilling moment will come from seeing how you inspire others. You’ll make public acknowledgments that mean something and motivate others to soar to new heights. More highlights: considerable contributions to savings, a tribute to your teacher, and new strategies that bring a win for the team. Gemini and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 30, 15, 21, 7 and 49.