HOROSCOPES

MOON ALERT: After 5 a. m., we have the “all clear” to shop and do business. The moon is in Taurus.

ARIES ( March 21- April 19): It is easy to be disciplined. This means if you work in the arts, you will practice your scales and hone your technique. TAURUS ( April 20- May 20): Do whatever you can to secure your home base in a practical, long- lasting way.

GEMINI ( May 21- June 20): This is a good day for any kind of mental activity — you’ll finish the job and not overlook details.

CANCER ( June 21- July 22): If shopping, you will spend money on long- lasting, practical items ( preferably on sale).

LEO ( July 23- Aug. 22): You are disciplined, which is why it is easy to channel your energies toward your objectives. You will get great satisfaction from hard work.

VIRGO ( Aug. 23- Sept. 22): Use today’s en- ergy to seek out solutions to old problems or do research or look for answers!

LIBRA ( Sept. 23- Oct. 22): Seek out the advice of someone older or more experienced. This person might be a friend or a member of a group.

SCORPIO ( Oct. 23- Nov. 21): You make an excellent impression on parents, bosses and VIPs, which is why they might seek your advice or praise you.

SAGITTARIUS ( Nov. 22- Dec. 21): You find it easy to study and apply yourself in any mental endeavor — including medicine and the law as well as higher education.

CAPRICORN ( Dec. 22- Jan. 19): This is a day to sit down with someone to discuss inheritances, taxes, debt and shared property because all parties involved will be practical, and concerned with details.

AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20- Feb. 18): Someone older or more experienced might help you. Discussions with a close friend or a partner might be serious.

PISCES ( Feb. 19- March 20): You will get a lot done at work because you’re in the right frame of mind. You’re willing to work, and you have the patience and endurance to achieve the results you want. Bravo!

IF AUG. 13 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Actress Sridevi Kapoor ( 1963) shares your birthday today. You are confident, generous and warm. You are also focused about what you want to achieve. This is a year of growth and building — a time to organize your daily world in a practical way. Responsibilities will increase, magnifying the effort needed to maintain your life. Reduce your debt and strengthen your financial position because you are building for your future!