HOROSCOPE HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020:

Versatile and determined, your talent always wins. This year, you ignore certain naysayers and choose your own project and are wildly successful. Learn to accept help from those who offer it. If single, you go from admirer to admirer but do not settle for one in particular. If attached, remember the needs of your partner. You two are wonderful together when you do. AQUARIUS has their own form of independence.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★★ Friendships offer new opportunities. Creative projects, including musical studies, provide a catalyst in selecting long-term goals. It will be especially easy for you to read others psychically. Be aware of clocks, watches and calendars. Tonight: Timekeepers are helpful friends in disguise.

This Week: Your psychic gift continues as you get hits.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★★ Career matters are of prime concern. Your deep devotion leads you above and beyond the call of duty now. A little humor and perspective are a must. Otherwise, the intensity of your feelings could overwhelm associates. Tonight: Unwind and kick back.

This Week: Your overseas trip is finally an option.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★ Discussions and written messages produce many good works. Travel will be more rewarding than expected. Proceed confidently with journeys of all kinds, including journeys of the mind. Tonight: Read about where you want to go most.

This Week: Take a daring leap and see what happens.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★★★ Today accents beginnings and endings. Review studies and complete projects. You can solve problems and clear away debris. It is a time of surprise. Be receptive to the changes, and this will be a pleasantly memorable day. Tonight: Clear out a cluttered desk.

This Week: A special overture from your loved one.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★ Your closest relationships require effort today. The secret to maintaining harmony is to try to see both sides. Be a very good listener. Kindness and patience are needed. A spouse or partner says he or she is about to become more successful. Tonight: Offer encouragement.

This Week: You receive a clean bill of health.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★ A visit to a spa is worth considering. Unusual and unexpected factors impact your well-being. Your health condition can change very rapidly. Try not to make sudden decisions about treatments. Tonight: Unwind and relax at home.

This Week: A new admirer enters the scene.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★★★ It is time to relax, socialize and purchase some new trinkets. The financial picture is bright, so you can afford to indulge a bit. Cultivate new friendships. Today promises overall positive change, especially regarding love situations and long-range goals. Tonight: More retail therapy.

This Week: You make important decisions about home.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★ Today brings growth linked to your home and family life. Relatives are entering new life stages, or a residence needs updating. Be flexible. Conversations with and about family members are revealing. Tonight: Relax.

This Week: A long-lost neighbor gets in touch.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★ Your communication ability will be top-notch, so use it. A relationship with a neighbor or sibling vastly improves. A lot is expected of you today. Tonight: Write. Write. Write.

This Week: Your financial picture brightens.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan 19) ★★★ Today brings awareness of your strengths and weaknesses, ushering in a more serious pattern. All is well when you continue to work hard and consider practical needs. Tonight: A wholesome meal. This Week: You shine in an unexpected light.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★★ Your personality and appearance impress others. Express creative ideas, attend cultural events, nurture relationships. Tonight: Draw up a list of all that is most important.

This Week: Surprising new information comes to light.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★★ Today is an interesting day and finds you growing introspective. A lost love or abandoned project could suddenly assume new importance. You are highly creative and imaginative. Record ideas and thoughts that occur now for future reference. Tonight: Keep recording.

This Week: You receive an invite from a prestigious organization.