Horoscopes: Tuesday, July 25, 2023

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You see what needs doing and you act. Not everyone is like this. Some like to shop their options, others study and plan. If you’re alone, you’ll get it done fast. Group work will be slow.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Ambition is a story without an ending. Once you grasp the glittering fruit, something juicy on the next branch up will catch your eye. Do not expect ambition to ever bring satisfaction. It is hunger incarnate — the embodiment of pursuit.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The minute a person feels managed, they are no longer on equal standing in a relationship. There’s a way to work cooperatively without status discrepancies, which are harmful to team bonds.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). No matter how much you give to your love, it feels like love is giving you back more. This is true of anything or anyone you love, including projects, people, hobbies and ideas. Love has many forms.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your friends enjoy you and may even compete for your attention. It’s because you’re a good listener and a playful person — rare talents that mean a lot to people. Bask in your status.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Sometimes people talk about problems as a way of getting closer to solving them, and other times people talk about problems because they are addicted to the release and attention that comes with complaining. It will help to know which conversation you’re in.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Group dynamics will be tricky today. The secret is to keep moving forward. Don’t waste time trying to change what has already been decided. Go with the flow and look for opportunities to direct that flow to the purposes you deem meaningful.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll be casually complimented or unceremoniously promoted. Does it surprise you how good this unexpected (but well-deserved) validation feels? You may even adjust your priorities to get more of this fine feeling.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You are, in a sense, casting your lure in hopes of landing the big fish. While patience is a virtue, there’s no sense hanging around all day where nothing is biting. Go where the fish are jumping!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Strive for self-sufficiency. Steps toward autonomy will bring good fortune. You’ll pare down your requirements and find that you need far less than you thought to create an effect that is far greater than you were trying for.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’re already familiar with the satisfying sort of thrill that accompanies the moment your plan comes together. Now you’ll know a different kind of thrill as you go in without a plan and surrender to the grand scheme.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Gaining an intimate understanding of someone is akin to a scientific endeavor. It takes curiosity, observation and insight. Someone has taken the time to learn you. Truly, to know you is to love you.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (July 25). An attitude of service will help you gracefully transition into your new position of power. Be discreet about the money and prizes and you’ll avoid attracting envy. Your sole purpose is to build something meaningful for and with the people you care about. More highlights: a lucky guess that pays, a knack for growing things and the respect of a team. Taurus and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 4, 14, 28 and 23.