Horoscopes today – Russell Grant’s star sign forecast for August 5

Aries

Being up against some difficult people and trying to resolve complex problems is draining. Nothing is going to be fixed very quickly. As the day progresses you might find yourself yearning to escape to somewhere less stressful but people are relying on you to fulfil your commitments.

Taurus

Some people just want to get a job over with and they aren’t bothered about getting it right. They might accuse you of overcomplicating things but you believe that if a job’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well. Facing up to difficulties is how you learn and grow. The easy route just does not excite you.

Gemini

Tension in your home or workplace environment is having a greater effect on you than other people realise. It’s hard for you to decide on your next steps when there is conflict surrounding you. It would be sensible to hold off from making any big decisions until you find out whether you will receive the necessary support.

Cancer

You are sensitive to the mood of those around you. This makes you very attuned to other people’s needs. You want to help someone but you also know that in doing this, they might start to depend on you too much. You need to find a way to offer support while maintaining a sense of detachment.

Leo

Someone is blowing a small crisis out of proportion. You can’t help but question why they are making such a fuss. You’re starting to realise you’ve been putting your trust in the wrong person. Sometimes it is better to tackle tasks on your own if only to avoid disagreements.

Virgo

A disorganised workmate needs to be reminded that keeping their surroundings tidy can have a positive impact on their work performance. Precious time could be saved by not having to search for items they lose. Let them know the inconvenience their sloppiness is causing you.

Libra

Finding balance in all areas of life is important for a Libra and you are starting to realise the importance of prioritising work, family, health and social activities. It’s worth adjusting your plans to make sure everything runs more smoothly. Just keep focusing on achieving that overall sense of balance.

Scorpio

There is tension in the atmosphere around you and this could be due to a rift between two friends or neighbours. You would love to be able to help them resolve things but there is little you can do to mend this situation. Focus instead on your responsibilities and try to hide your frustration.

Sagittarius

You’re ready to move on to something new. A project has dragged on for too long now and it isn’t giving you a lot of satisfaction. You will be relieved once it’s finally finished and you can put it behind you. You’re hoping that the end goal is reached today.

Capricorn

It’s getting harder to resist a strong desire to embark on a new and more exciting path. Your concerns about how other people feel about this is the only thing that’s holding you back. You’re aware a partner is concerned about you losing interest in your relationship. Let them know they have misinterpreted the situation.

Aquarius

You won’t be sticking around in one spot for too long. You have messages to deliver, people to meet and a non-stop barrage of tasks you need to get on with. At least plans for an upcoming family event are going smoothly and you can rely on a relative to take care of these.

Pisces

You are committed to solving a relationship issue. You and a partner may not agree on everything but there are plenty other ways in which you are compatible. Something isn’t feeling right and you need to get to the root of this problem. A heart to heart conversation will be a good start.