Horoscopes August 6, 2026: Vera Farmiga, choose what and who are meaningful to you

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Vera Farmiga, 53; Geri Halliwell, 54; M. Night Shyamalan, 56; Michelle Yeoh, 64.

Happy Birthday: Stifle your emotions around people who can use what you do and say against you. Focus on learning, exercising your strengths and controlling outcomes. Choose what and who are meaningful to you. It’s up to you to change what you don’t like and to ensure your safety and happiness. Don’t put your life in someone else’s hands. Be original. Your numbers are 5, 16, 22, 24, 35, 39, 44.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take a deep dive into your creative psyche and see what transpires. Reinventing yourself or trying something new will inspire you to be good to yourself and make a difference. Don’t let life pass you by when a shake-up can help you fulfill your purpose. Choose to be passionate about life, love and your happiness, and see what unfolds. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Make your space comfortable and convenient. An opportunity to bring in extra cash from a home-based business doing something you enjoy will be uplifting and help with confidence and personal growth. Set a budget and a reasonable plan, and leave nothing to chance. The safe route may take a little longer, but it also offers peace of mind. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If you don’t like something, change it. Look over your personal preferences and put a to-do list together. Take control of your life, and put what you need to reach your goal in place. Personal gain comes from doing what’s right and best for you. Don’t get bitter or angry; get moving. Become the maker of your destiny. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Gravitate toward those who are transparent. Take a unique approach to producing authentic answers to solutions. Specialize in being yourself and offering others your very best. Being an open book will build trust and loyalty among your peers. Don’t trust those asking you to buy into something that doesn’t represent who you are. Understanding builds trust. 4 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Balance is what’s important, and learning and living life happily requires equality and the ability to live up to your expectations, not what others want from you. Be brave, and shape what you want with patience and integrity. Being fair will win you a place at the table and help you improve your lifestyle and personal growth. 2 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Plans to look and feel your best will be met with people who have their own ideas of how you should proceed. Don’t trust those who paint a pretty picture with no rhyme or reason behind their promises. Rely on yourself, your intuition and your ability to do for yourself, and discard what others try to sell you. 5 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Ditch replaying things in your head; move on. It’s time to cut your losses and to make your way in a direction you truly believe in. Entertain the thought of immersing yourself in something that fascinates you while enhancing your need for change. Standing in the shadows of others doesn’t help you build confidence or reach your full potential. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Reduce, simplify, declutter and free your body, mind and soul of all that torments you. Your energy needs to be strategically aimed at a purpose or what matters to you. Dig deep. Consider what motivates your emotions and causes concern, and rectify what’s missing in your life. Less can be more when the outcome fills the gaps. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Throw your energy in a direction that lightens your heart, fills your home with happiness and allows you to let your creative spirit take over. Trial and error is a healthy way to discover your purpose and to find out how best to satiate the passion within. The more you follow your heart, the higher the returns. Love looms. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Speak on behalf of those who can’t. Wrap your mind around how and what to enforce to make a difference in how you live, think and move forward. Don’t wait until it’s too little, too late. You owe it to yourself to satisfy your soul and to take responsibility for your happiness. 5 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Get the facts before you act. Overthinking or overdoing will lead to mistakes. Put your emotions and ego aside and do what’s best for everyone, and you’ll fulfill your desire to make peace with yourself and those you care about. A positive lifestyle change comes from taking responsibility for yourself and your happiness. 2 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Trust your instincts. Take your time and use your intelligence to sort through your options and consider the consequences. Don’t make a ruckus unnecessarily. Time has a way of healing what is meant as a lesson, not a life sentence. Put your time and effort into self-improvements that make you proud and give you hope for a brighter future. 4 stars

Birthday Baby: You are relentless, sensitive and innovative. You are spontaneous and precarious.

Star Ratings Key:

1 star: Avoid conflicts; work behind the scenes.
2 stars: You can accomplish, but don’t rely on others.
3 stars: Focus and you’ll reach your goals.
4 stars: Aim high; start new projects.
5 stars: Nothing can stop you; go for gold.

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