Horoscopes: Wednesday, June 5, 2024

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Maybe when you first started pursuing a certain outcome, you just thought it was cool or popular, or you believed it would help you fit in. Now you see deeper and more personal reasons for the pursuit, and eventually, you will have what desire.       

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You don’t have to disarm anyone — with your quick timing, no one has a chance to put up their social defenses in the first place. You’ll get someone laughing about the very thing they may have been trying to hide just moments before.       

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Embrace your own polarities and you become powerful. Your wishes, including and especially the goodness you want for others, will be promptly delivered upon. Though your own good fortune makes you feel happy, theirs makes you even happier.       

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Nothing causes more misunderstanding than wanting because it alters perception, warping the entire world around the object of desire. Considering the bent points of view you’re up against today, seeing eye to eye on anything is a wonder worth celebrating.       

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The word “caper” can refer to a goofy prank or ridiculous adventure. Caper can also refer to an unopened flower bud used in Mediterranean dishes. Either sort can add a burst of fun to the day, so why not incorporate both?       

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There are many qualities nonessential to be possessed: charm, warmth, athleticism, beauty — all sprinkles on top of the personality sundae. But a sense of personal responsibility speaks to the very core of humanity. Those without it should be avoided today.       

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It’s a little hard to appreciate the things that are readily available to you, and this does not make you a bad person; it just makes you a person. Two steps back from your familiar environment and resources are all your heart will need to open in a new awareness.       

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It only takes three seconds to sum up a new person, and this can be enough to sustain many interactions. In the days to come, you’ll meet people worth paying astute attention to so you may learn the deeper facets over a long period of time.       

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You are upfront about your intentions to have fun, which is in and of itself an act of responsibility. And even though you are warm and communicative, you take care of yourself by maintaining the amount of distance that gives you freedom and autonomy.       

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You sense when people want something from you, and you don’t rest until you figure out what it is. Relatedly, you’re not so easy to sell to. If the product, idea or course of action is right for you, you’ll do it, and if not, you’ll be impossible to close.       

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Love is a creative endeavor. Some would argue it is (SET ITAL) the (END ITAL) creative endeavor. Each choice you make contributes to the art. From clothing to lighting to casting, you’ll plot the action to support your unfolding love story.       

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). So far, no person born of earth has been able to control the weather, but someone invented refrigeration, and now ice can be made in places that were once uninhabitable. You’ll find workarounds to bring comfort to yourself and your people.       

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (June 5). You’ve been holding back on a big move, but no more. Opportunity is ripe and for the seizing. You’ll meet people worthy of a deep investment of time and energy, and you’ll proceed in fascinating dance, weaving together shared aims and mutual appreciation. More highlights: proud trophies, epic gatherings of loved ones, and a new talent that takes you places. Virgo and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 2, 22, 19, 4 and 16.