Astrology: Take a look at your daily horoscope

Happy birthday: for Wednesday, Aug. 7. This year, you will be unusually quiet and often extremely intense. Others might treat you with more respect and care as a result. If single, the person you choose today might not work for you in a year or two. Go through a complete year before committing. If attached, you might be hitting a bump or two as your sweetie adjusts to the ‘’more serious’’ you. Be open to his or her ideas and suggestions. SCORPIO understands you well.

Aries (March 21-April 19): ★★★★ If you relate on an individual level, the results will be far better. You need to focus on each issue, call or interaction that heads toward you. Let your imagination fill in the gaps, yet know that you could be off. Listen to what is shared. Tonight: Go for a close encounter.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): ★★★★★ Try to get through a hassle without making a big deal. At least try to make it look as if you flowed through. Another person’s curiosity could be piqued, making him or her want to get to know you better. Be willing to share your mental outlook. Tonight: Sort through who, where and when.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): ★★★ You recognize how much you need to clear out before you can relax and go with the flow. Do not push someone too hard or have this person carry more responsibilities than normal. You could find that he or she cops an attitude that you would prefer not to deal with. Tonight: Pace yourself.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): ★★★★ You might want to be more creative and upbeat in dealing with a work associate or person you often say hi to. Perhaps the time has come to say yes to an opportunity or invitation that will allow you to get to know each other better. Tonight: Romp the night away.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): ★★★★ Your imagination could go haywire when sharing a playful moment with a child or loved one. Your feelings might come up quickly in dealing with a difficult associate. Be diplomatic and avoid the hassle. Tonight: Happiest close to home.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): ★★★★★ Do not allow another person to challenge or intimidate you. Someone around you could be unusually insightful but challenging at times. This person often seems sarcastic. You might want to close down rather than deal with his or her issues. Tonight: Be playful.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): ★★★★ Curb a need to be possessive or have others agree with you. You could be dealing with finances, which could make it even more difficult to get a consensus. A family member offers a suggestion. Tonight: Happy at home.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): ★★★★★ You know you have a problem resolved. In fact, in hindsight, what you thought was a problem was simply a pebble on the road of life. You might want to get past or not deal with someone who is a downer -- at least for today. Tonight: Kicking up your heels.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): ★★ The less you initiate and commit to at the moment, the better off you will be. The situation will change in a few days. You could feel as if timing is working with you at that point. Tonight: Get extra R and R.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): ★★★★★ It might be time to stop stepping back and thinking a decision through. You could find that you never make a decision as you question this or that. Emphasize your friends and a long-term desire. Tonight: Jump into a social situation. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): ★★★★ Be ready to take the lead and make a long-term wish a reality. Honor a new possibility and check it out before committing to any certain path. Choose what is most workable and creates the best product. Tonight: Join a co-worker for munchies.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): ★★★★ Reach out for someone at a distance. This person knows how to make you smile when you feel down. Open up to new ideas and look at a situation from a distance. You easily could come up with a unique idea. Tonight: Be responsive to the unusual.

Born today: Actor David Duchovny (1960), singer Bruno Pelletier (1962), actress Charlize Theron (1975)