HOROSCOPE

Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013

Aries (March 21-April 19) Make it your pleasure to defer to others. In many ways, you are so responsible that you need to practice letting go more often. A boss or parent could become unusually contrary. The question remains: How would you like to respond?

Tonight: Finally, time to unwind at home.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) You need some time to mellow out. Use today for just that, though you might need to get a few errands done first. You could be contacted by someone you care about, but keep in mind that he or she might be unusually controlling, especially now.

Tonight: Out at a fun happening.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) You might opt to stay close to home or somewhere you can enjoy yourself. You will see a situation evolve that could force your hand financially. Clearly you want something different from the other party. Money is one of the major issues.

Tonight: You don’t need to go far.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) You’ll want to run errands right away. Plans easily could be made, as you might run into someone you would like to have coffee with. Invitations to join others seem to come in from all directions. Choose where you want to be.

Tonight: Let the party happen wherever you want.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Make your best effort to draw someone in. You will find that by asking the right questions, you will understand where this person is coming from. A discussion could help you both relax. The problem might revolve around a domestic matter.

Tonight: Out in your neighborhood.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You could be taken aback by a friend’s provocative style. Perhaps you have tried initiating discussions about this in the past to no avail. You might be best off letting this person revel in his or her challenging mood. Try not to get pulled in.

Tonight: Just don’t stress yourself out.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You’ll finally feel as if you have cleared up a problem. You might be far more upbeat than you have been lately. A conversation in the morning could mark a new beginning. Be careful with a hot-tempered family member in the afternoon.

Tonight: Let the good times roll!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Step back some. You need more private time to accomplish what you want and also to relax. Consider including a frivolous activity or two. A conversation revolving around a domestic issue could have you feeling angry or pushed to your limits.

Tonight: Be willing to disappear.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Conversations will

help you understand others and allow you to help them resolve their differences. You might be wondering how to eliminate a barrier. Why not just decide that it doesn’t exist? It will dissolve with more relaxation.

Tonight: Be where people are.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You could feel put off by a friend’s attitude. You might wonder what is necessary to make a situation work. Pull back after indicating your preferences. You’ll be full of energy, but do not apply it to a control game. Let others work through their issues.

Tonight: A must appearance.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) If you are thinking about someone at a distance, pick up the phone and call him or her. Do not stand on ceremony, even if you have had a disagreement. Mend bridges. Do not get tied up in someone’s power play.

Tonight: Squeezing in all of your invitations might not be possible.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) You could be taken aback by a partner or friend’s feisty attitude. Have a long-overdue conversation with a loved one. You do not always need to see eye to eye with this person, but it is important to have mutual respect.

Tonight: Invite a favorite person over for dinner.

Born Today Novelist Robert Shaw (1927), actor Antonio Banderas (1960), author Suzanne Collins (1962)