Work Like a Dog Day
How apt -- just as the moon goes into industrious Capricorn, these dog days of summer bring Work Like a Dog Day, a chance to honor our canine friends through imitation. How does a dog work? With their whole body -- from keen noses to expressive tails. They work for the pack, for the play, for the treat, for the joy of the job itself, with a heart that's always open for business.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your confidence is evident as you speak softly, move slowly and do very little. Everyone is leaning in to listen to you. Respect can't be demanded -- it has to be commanded, and you're the evidence.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your path won't follow a typical pattern -- no problem. Life doesn't have to make immediate sense. Let the chaos self-organize. In this universe, the rule of disorder is temporary and will settle into harmony of one kind or another.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Though relationships can be messy, you have more power over them than you might think. Spot and heed red flags early. You will create stronger boundaries and set yourself up for better, more supportive experiences.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). You've developed a baseline of healthy routines that are now so natural to you, you barely think about them. But someone close to you is still struggling -- a reminder of how far you've come and an opportunity to offer compassion.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It's a busy time -- so many events -- but you don't have to participate in all of them. Wherever you go, you'll make something interesting happen. Just remember that not every interesting thing should happen. Be choosy.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your mindset has shifted. Your emotional energy has changed. Because of this, the world looks different to you. It's evidence that reflects the work you've done internally.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It is the natural way to act on what matters most to you, whether or not that happens to match your idealized self-concept. The real challenge isn't prioritizing values, it's admitting which ones are actually driving you. Discomfort leads to growth.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Few things frustrate you more than waste, especially when you know exactly who could benefit. You notice the imbalance and take part in a subtle redistribution today, shifting the goods, energy or attention to where it actually belongs.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Don't second-guess the good stuff you've earned. Let yourself feel proud. Let yourself enjoy it. And when you hit a place where you don't love what you're getting, change what you give.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Though you usually come prepared, today brings opportunity that requires a slightly different version of you to show up. Raise your level, and your voice and your confidence will grow to meet that level.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Ideas pop to mind without rhyme or reason. Thoughts are uncontrollable, but your response to them is yours to manage. To shrug away thoughts that don't help you and put useful ideas on repeat -- that's mastery.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Charisma can be primed and practiced. You're preparing to be your best social self -- not faking it but consciously choosing your energy, which leads to more ease, confidence and connection.
TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 5). You'll find yourself in the rare position of being both admired and underestimated, which gives you the perfect opportunity to rise. You'll make your moves before they know you're a contender. More highlights: A small win snowballs into something huge, giving power to many. A romantic surprise defies logic. You'll live with more art, more autonomy and more joy. Taurus and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 1, 5, 27, 13 and 24.
CELEBRITY PROFILES: Neil Armstrong's footprint -- on the moon and on Earth -- continues shaping museums, institutions and the next generation of explorers. Recently, a swatch of Wright Flyer fabric that Armstrong carried to the moon was honored in a display at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas. Like a Leo, the taker of "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" preferred to deflect the glory of his distinction and focus the spotlight on the team that made this historic walk possible.
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