HOROSCOPE
Monday, Aug. 12, 2013 Aries (March 21-April 19)
HHHH You cruise into your morning invigorated and ready to go. Hopefully you have a lot to do, or else you could become difficult. Make plans accordingly. Follow your intuition when choosing an appropriate outlet for all this energy.
Tonight: Togetherness works.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
HHHH Use the morning to clear out as many errands as possible. You will want to move a situation forward but could meet resistance. Test the waters in the morning, and if you get a positive reading, move quickly.
Tonight: Belle or beau of the ball. Everyone wants your attention.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
HHHH Your ingenuity cuts through difficult situations. Welcome the emergence of an issue today, as you might finally discover the workable and winning path. Make it OK to put several more hours into a project than you originally intended.
Tonight: Spend special time with a favorite person.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
HHHHH As of late, you could be seeing life from a different perspective. As a result, you question which way to go with a personal issue. By the afternoon, creativity bubbles up. You seem to find the compassion to completely grasp a problem and resolve it.
Tonight: Out and about. Tap into your creativity when making plans.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
HHHHH Consider turning off your phone or letting it go to voice mail this morning, especially if you have an important meeting or plans. As the pace slows, use the afternoon to catch up on news and calls. You also might enjoy socializing or networking. Take some personal time if needed.
Tonight: If not close to home, then at home.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
HHHH Be aware of what comes up financially. You see limits once more. You could run into a difference of opinion with a key associate. Use a disagreement to create an even better solution. Do not feel as if you are jammed and must settle.
Tonight: Brainstorm with friends in search of an answer.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
HHH Honestly consider the cost of one of your grand schemes. You might feel that your spending is out of control yet feel this idea is worth every single penny to make it work. Be reasonable and don’t push beyond what you can afford.
Tonight: Have a favorite dessert.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
HHHH You are feeling unusually creative. Add your resourcefulness where it can make a difference and is welcomed. A child, new friend or loved one seems to encourage trying out new ideas with your unique flair.
Tonight: All smiles.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
HHH You see much more than
others realize. You understand a close associate better than he or she understands him- or herself. For now, be caring, yet do share your awareness, as this person might feel threatened.
Tonight: Vanish while you can.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
HHHH Emphasize your expectations. You grin as you see you are finally getting your way. Don’t fight the inevitable, or jinx it! If you don’t get what you want, you are likely to withdraw, pushing the other parties forward.
Tonight: Knowing what you want and getting it.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
HHH Make an extra effort to express your thoughts. Once you do, others will listen. Watch out -- if too many people like your idea, you will need to assume the lead! Ask yourself if you have time and are ready for that extra responsibility.
Tonight: To the wee hours.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
HHHHH You see past all the confusion. But you might not be ready to share your vision. Others might get the attitude that you seem to be miles ahead of them. Deal directly with someone at a distance or an expert. There is always more to learn. Tonight: Surf the web. BORNTODAY Director Cecil B. DeMille (1881), tennis player Pete Sampras (1971), guitarist Mark Knopfler (1949)