YOUR HOROSCOPE

Birthday Gal: Actress Melissa Fumero was born in Lyndhurst, N.J., on this date in 1982. This birthday gal has portrayed Amy Santiago on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” since 2013. She also played Adriana on the soap “One Life to Live” from 1998-2011 and played the recurring role of Zoe on “Gossip Girl.” Fumero has appeared on episodes of “Mack & Moxy,” “Men at Work,” and “CSI: NY.” She has been married to actor David Fumero since 2007. Aries (March 21-April 19): The tempo speeds up and much more can be accomplished. Use the next few days to tackle projects that need accuracy as well as a flair for the creative. You can make executive decisions in an affirmative way. Taurus (April 20-May 20): Sing your own anthem. Lead a few cheers for your side and don’t be bashful or shy when confronted by new ideas and people. This is an ideal time to find common ground to forge a link between opposing factions. Gemini (May 21-June 20): Get things out in the open. It is hard to ignore the elephant in the middle of the room. Discussion is more useful than disapproval. Keep thing aboveboard and open, rather than letting worries fester in the background. Cancer (June 21-July 22): Head home with someone with similar desires. Don’t be manipulated into a power struggle when all you want to do is enjoy peaceful pleasures. This can be a good day to buy something that is very old or very new. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Make the guy or gal of your dreams aware of your intentions. Although you might think you don’t have a chance, you will intuitively do or say the right thing. Your trustworthiness and sincerity are a shining beacon. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): This is a great weekend to hang out with a group of friends who share your passion for a hobby or sideline. If you participate in intellectual discussions be prepared to have concise facts and figures at your fingertips. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If you’ve got it, flaunt it. It could be your inviting smile or your powerful connections that will act as an aphrodisiac for a certain someone. An amorous fire can be sparked into being if you make the right moves. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Forgive, forget, and find out why you got together in the first place. This is a good time for family gatherings and to restore peace and tranquility with those you love. Put business matters on the back burner. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Off with the old and on with the new” is the best way to deal with people and social events. Amorous fires may be burning brightly in the wee hours of the night if you are in the presence of a true soulmate. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Ride the celestial surfboard of romance. A relationship might seem to ebb and flow like the waves, but you can keep your balance and remain on your feet. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Explore the wide open limitless spaces. New friends might recharge your social batteries so you can travel far and enjoy a change of scene. Any opportunity, no matter how small, may bring long-term prosperity. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Engaging in a casual fling might be just what the doctor ordered. Once you try it, however, you might want a lifetime prescription. A new romance might turn into a lasting connection. if August 19 is your birthday: Your friendliness, trustworthiness and sincerity shine like a bright copper penny during the upcoming six to eight weeks. You may attract many admirers and will impress a new boss with your talents. This is an excellent time to meet the person of your dreams or to grow closer and make a commitment if you are already hooked up with someone suitable. In October, you should concentrate on networking and becoming part of a peer group while your popularity sparkles. The best time to make an important life decision, start a new venture, or look for helpful opportunities is late October and early November when your judgment is at its best.