Horoscope
Monday, August 19
Happy Birthday: Make long- term personal plans that will help you prepare for the future. Aim to stabilize your financial situation, update contracts and set up a routine that will encourage good health. Settle any pending problems so you can move forward with the freedom necessary to give your all to the goals you want to achieve.
ARIES ( March 21- April 19): Do your own thing. Trust in what you know and the skills you have mastered to help you get ahead. Trying to get a free ride or investing in someone else’s plan won’t help you reach your goal.
TAURUS ( April 20- May 20): Make necessary changes. If you are too quick to make a move, you’ll end up wishing you hadn’t. Someone will take advantage of you if you are looking for a shortcut.
GEMINI ( May 21- June 20): Look for the good in everyone and everything, but don’t be gullible if someone tries to take advantage of you. Offer wisdom to get what you want. An opportunity will encourage personal improvements.
CANCER ( June 21- July 22): Be a friendly observer. Don’t make a fuss or let your emotions interfere with what you need to accomplish. Diplomacy will be a much better approach if you want to get your way. Let others come to you.
LEO ( July 23- Aug. 22): Take your time and adjust to changes with a positive attitude. You have plenty to gain if you are open to suggestions and implement what you want to happen. Protect your reputation, position and personal finances.
VIRGO ( Aug. 23Sept. 22): Put your plans into motion. The changes you bring about will have long- term effects that will improve your life. Stop letting others take advantage of you, and start living life your way. Moderation and minimalism are encouraged.
LIBRA ( Sept. 23- Oct. 22): Reconnect with people who have been there for you. The suggestions made will help you deal with a situation that needs addressing at home or with a joint venture you are questioning. Romance is on the rise.
SCORPIO ( Oct. 23- Nov. 21): Let experience be your guide. Don’t give in to persuasive people who are using emotional tactics to convince you to make changes that aren’t necessary or to your benefit. Stick to what and who you know and trust.
SAGITTARIUS ( Nov. 22Dec. 21): Make whatever changes are required to improve your standard of living or emotional comfort. Anger won’t solve anything, but speaking up and taking responsibility for your life and how you want to live will.
CAPRICORN ( Dec. 22Jan. 19): Stifle any emotions that interfere with your accomplishments. Stay focused until you have physically put the changes in place that will make you feel less stressed and more in control of your life. Protect your assets and your reputation.
AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20Feb. 18): Listen to your heart, and make adjustments that will make you happy. Nurture meaningful relationships, and take physical action if it will help ward off a situation that has been hanging over your head.
PISCES ( Feb. 19- March 20): It’s up to you to make an adjustment if you aren’t happy. Revisiting what’s happened in the past and the dreams you once had will help you put your life in perspective and your goals into play.