JACQUELINE BIGAR

Your Horoscope for Thursday, August 8

ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★★ Push will come to shove if you are not careful. You might not be the one to break barriers, but how you handle that pressure could make the difference. Be as diplomatic as possible.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★★ Others let you know it is their way or the highway — or so they think. Youmight opt to say little, continue on an established path and deal with the matter in question at a later point.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★ Plunge into errands or a project. Do not stop, yet be responsive to relevant questions. Others seem busy, with a lot on their minds.

CANCER ( June 21-July 22) ★★★★ Tap into your creativity for a solution. Others appreciate your resourcefulness and concern. Take some time for a child or loved one in the afternoon.

LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★★★ Reach out for someone who you care about before your day becomes too hectic. Make plans for the near future. Keep your concerns basic and do not spread your energy in too many directions.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★ You are likely to say something controversial without intending to. Recognize how the statement could have sounded different from how you intended.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★★★

Defer to another person who might have more education and understanding on a key topic. Do not hesitate to ask questions.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★★★

You dance to a new tune. Others notice your energy and willingness to share what is going on. You often seem secretive or shut down.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★

Lie back until late afternoon. You might have some task that demands heavy concentration. Today would be the perfect time to work on it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★★★

Use the first half of the day for a project that could bring many people toward you. If you complete it in that time period, you will succeed.

AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★

You know others could be observing how you handle a superior. Trust in your abilities, but don’t push yourself too hard or try to impress someone.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★★

Stay on top of communications. What someone says to you might not make any sense until you evaluate what wasn’t said.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY (Aug. 8)

This year, you might choose to be stubborn, but to no avail. Express your strong personality in a caring, open manner. Others will be more responsive.