HOROSCOPES

What kind of day will today be? To find out what the stars say, read the forecast given for your birth sign. For Monday, August 14, 2017

ARIES (March 21 to April 19)

You won't be casual about financial issues today, that's for sure. However, you might see new uses and applications for something you already own.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)

Today you are focused on your appearance. Take a realistic look in the mirror and ask yourself what you can do to improve the impression you create on your world.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)

Research or discussions with others will reveal secrets to you today. In a way, you'll discover the secrets because you will relentlessly go after them.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)

A discussion with a friend, probably a female acquaintance, will be very intense today. Or you might attract someone intense to you. Nothing is lighthearted.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22)

During conversations with bosses and parents, you will be serious about something today. In fact, you'll be so serious that you might be obsessed, because whatever this issue is, it matters to you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)

Steer clear of people who are ranting from a soapbox about politics and religion today. And make sure that you're not one of them. (It's easy to go off the deep end today.)

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22)

Discussions about how to divide something that is jointly owned will be quite intense today. On the other hand, intimate relationships will be passionate!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)

Be gentle with partners and close friends today, because discussions might get out of hand. Someone might become obsessed about something. Things come and they go - change is constant.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)

You will be productive at work today because you are determined and focused.You will give yourself a to-do list, and work hard to finish it!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)

Romantic discussions might get out of hand today, because people are jealous or obsessed about something. Admittedly, some of you will have an intense romantic encounter.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)

You're determined to make improvements at home, especially improvements that result from getting rid of trash, garbage and items you no longer use. You want to clean up the place - big time!

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20)

You'll have no trouble persuading others to agree with you today, because it's quite likely that their hair is blowing over their ears. If you see this, you might be coming on too strong. (Ya think?)

YOU BORN TODAY: You are clever, quick-witted and humorous. Because you are in the beginning of a new nine-year cycle, this is the year to clarify your goals and begin to act on them. Hard work may be necessary to get a new venture moving. Fortunately, you will feel physically strong this year. This is a powerful year; use it to its full advantage.

Birthdate of: Gary Larson, cartoonist; Steve Martin, actor; Mila Kunis, actress.