HOROSCOPES: AUG. 1, 2021

MOON ALERT: There are no restrictions to shopping

or important decisions today. The moon is in Taurus.

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Actress, talent agent, activist Scarlett Bruns (1988) shares your birthday. People respect you. You are calm, focused, tough and determined — all qualities of a natural leader. You have a dry wit and expect others to be honest. Honesty is an important value for you. This is a marvelous year for you! You will achieve kudos and recognition for your past efforts. Not only will you receive recognition, you will receive material gain as well.

Aries (March 21-April 19): You might make a To Do list because you feel you should get things done.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Conversations with parents

and authority figures are serious today.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Because you’re in a serious frame of mind, you will get a lot of mental work done.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): You will take a serious look at your finances, and you might have some concerns.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Mercury in your sign opposes stern Saturn, which makes you feel set apart from others, a bit isolated.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your glass might feel halfempty, which is why you might have a pessimistic view.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A conversation with someone older might create concerns. They might criticize you.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A conversation with a parent, boss or member of the police might be serious today.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Travel plans might disappoint. Likewise, school plans might look difficult.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Help from a third party or a partner or close friend regarding fundraising or financial matters might disappoint you.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Relations with partners and close friends are difficult. They might criticize you.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Work might seem to be onerous and difficult today, which makes you feel overwhelmed or discouraged.