Your horoscope

Birthday Guy: Actor Max Carver was born in San Francisco on this date in 1988. This birthday guy played Adam Frost on “The Leftovers ,” Aide non “Teen Wolf ,” and Preston Sc avo on “Desperate Housewives .” He’ s also appeared on episodes o f“Cup cake Wars ,”“The Following ,” and “The Office .” On the big screen, his film work includes “Fist Fight ,”“M ant er vent ion ,” and “Ask Me Anything .” Aries (March21-April19): Whenyou are too fri sky, you may do things that are risky. Avoid making impulsive decisions or starting new projects that put you in the spotlight. To be a competing with others and compete with yourself. Taurus( April 20- May 20): Your desires and dreams maybe involved in a tug of-war with a partner’ s view of what creates the best possible future. It always pays to be generous and kind, but you must also be responsible and dependable, too. Gemini (May21-June20): It isn’t necessity what you know, but who you know that counts. People who like you might send business your way or offer a hefty discount. Remain faithful to your friends and they will be true-blue to you. Cancer( June 21- July 22): Choose to sit on the fence rather than choose one side or the other. Today’ s treat sand indulgences may mean a sacrifice a few of tomorrow’ s pleasures. Focus on what brings joy and let annoyances fade to the background. Leo( July 23- Aug .22): The harder the struggle, the more enjoyable the victory. If you or act on impulse, however, you might go from hero to zero in record time. Remain objective and keep on plugging away at your goals despite opposition. Virgo( Aug .23- Sept .22): Get pumped. There might bea leader, am over, or a shaker in the immediate vicinity who can bean inspiration. Your wits will be sharpened by interaction with others and you will be able to multi task with ease. Libra (Sept.23-Oct.22): It may be better to remain betwixt and between. Making a commitment too quickly may have unexpected repercussions. A lack of trust or sneaking suspicions might briefly spoil the harmony between you and loved ones. Scorpio (Oct.23-Nov.21): Someone may persuade you to do something that might not be as wise to do as it seems at the time. The friend on the phone might only want to make another sales pitch. Find peaceful places to pursue creative en de av ors. Sagittarius(Nov.22-Dec.21): Face your fears. Rather than running away from something, you should be running toward something. It may be up to you to act as the interpreter for those who can’ t put their thoughts into words or actions. Capri corn( Dec .22- Jan .19): Adversity doesn’ t simply build character, it reveals it. When you are challenged to meet deadlines, temp ted to stretch the budget, or faced with the unexpected, prove how much resilience is at your disposal. Aquarius (Jan.20-Feb.18): The wheel of fortune might not land on awinning letter for you. Someone could egg you on or encourage you to throw caution to the wind when caution is the best tactic. Hang on tight to what you have. Pisces( Feb .19- March 20): When times flies, remember that you are the pilot. It is in your best interest to make a flight plan before you launch new projects. You can achieve your objectives despite financial up sets. if August 1 is your birthday: You will have a good chance of getting financial or career ideas off the ground during the next five to six weeks, when your street smarts are in top condition. Put on the brakes if an attractive romantic prospect enters your life in late September, because you may only see what you want to see. Your plans and projects could back fire if started in November, so wait until there are fewer obstacles in your path. You can put your most important plans and projects into action in the second half of December while you glow with inner happiness and display the best judgement. People will recognize your leadership abilities, so this is a good time to ask for a promotion or a commitment. On the other hand, it is a perfect time to set off on a vacation.