HOROSCOPES: AUG. 5, 2018

from 6:30-9 p.m. After that, the moon moves from Taurus into Gemini.

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Actress Sophie Winkelman (1980) shares your birthday. You are compassionate to others. You are also charming and sincere. Service to others will be your theme this year. Focus on your personal responsibilities to family as well as yourself. Take care of yourself to be a strong resource. Nurture relationships you value. Meanwhile, explore the arts, enroll in a class. Personalize your home with treasures that have meaning for you.

Aries (March 21-April 19): Good news! Until Sept. 9, fair Venus will be directly opposite your sign, improving your relations with everyone, even your enemies. Taurus (April 20-May 20): Relations with co-workers, customers will improve in the next five weeks.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Lucky you! The next five weeks bring fun, entertainment and good times!

Cancer (June 21-July 22): You will be keen to redecorate and make your home more attractive in the next five weeks. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): It’s a curious thing, but in the next five weeks, you will notice more beauty than usual. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Many of you will shop for beautiful things for yourself and loved ones much more than usual in the next five weeks. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The next five weeks is the perfect opportunity for you to buy wardrobe items. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You will be genuinely selfless in your relations with others in the next month. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You will enjoy partying and hanging out with friends in the next five weeks. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): For the next five weeks, bosses will be generous to you. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Travel for pleasure will delight you in the next five weeks.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Gifts, goodies and favors will come your way in the next five weeks.