Horoscopes
ARIES (March 21-April 19):
This isn't the time to make impulsive changes or to spring surprises on anyone as your ideas may backfire.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20):
Lazy bees won't have any honey to show for their efforts. Just because there is some unexpected free time on your hands is no reason to slack off.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20):
A candid discussion and a sympathetic ear could yield surprising results. The most practical solution to a nagging problem could come from an impractical source.
CANCER (June 21-July 22):
When you slip on a banana peel everyone laughs, but it may still hurt. Avoid pratfalls by staying out of the limelight and passing up a chance to hook up with a new romantic partner.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22):
Don't jump to nab the first thing that comes your way. All the best fables mention three wishes, three magic words, or three tests that must be passed to reach the prize.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):
Mixing business with pleasure at this point could create a serious mix up.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):
Someone close might not live up to a commitment or put you in a position to condemn or criticize their actions.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):
If you are raring to go, it is a good idea to choose a worthy destination and go in style. You could choose to become intensely engaged in a creative project that expresses exactly who you are and what you believe.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):
A tendency to trust to luck or take unnecessary risks could easily cause someone to doubt the depth of your beliefs or your sincerity.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):
You could become impatient with someone's take-things-forgranted attitude or conclusionjumping words.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):
You may be challenged to deal with someone who suffers from an exaggerated sense of their own importance.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20):
You can relax and enjoy feeling good about yourself in the days ahead, but it might be wise to not let all self-discipline slip out of your grasp.
IF AUGUST 2 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY:
For the next four to five weeks you may ride high on a wave of smart tactical strategies, so this is a good time to meet new people, focus on your career, and make your money work on your behalf.