SUNDAY HOROSCOPE

Birthday Guy: Actor Andrew Garfield was born in Los Angeles on this date in 1983. This birthday guy earned a 2017 Oscar nomination as the star of “Hacksaw Ridge.” His other film work includes “The Amazing SpiderMan,” “The Social Network,” and “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.” Garfield also earned a 2012 Tony nomination as Biff in a Broadway production of “Death of a Salesman.” Aries (March 21-April 19): Don’t make things more difficult than they need to be. There’s no need to tire yourself out trying to swim when floating with the current will get you where you need to go. Taurus (April 20-May 20): You can get farther with honey than with vinegar. A soft, tender approach may be what it takes to get a loved one to open up about their troubles this week. Gemini (May 21-June 20): Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. It may be possible to take complete advantage of a situation, but others may not appreciate it. Find a solution in which everyone benefits. Cancer (June 21-July 22): Cooperation is key. Finding someone who shares your enthusiasm and passion for a project will make the task that much easier. Making a minor sacrifice could create goodwill and ease a stalemate. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Take your time when tackling tough jobs, as chipping away at the task a little bit at a time could preserve your stamina. Being in too much of a hurry to get things done leaves the door open for mistakes. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Tag along for the ride. Pay attention when others offer advice and follow their lead when they take you into new and unexplored territory. Allow someone else to do the driving. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Rise to the occasion. Approach the tasks on your checklist with enthusiasm and your slate will be wiped clean before you know it. Don’t be apprehensive if a loved one tries something different. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t let dog days get you down. Plan a poolside barbeque with friends or take in an air conditioned movie to beat the summer heat. Ask for advice when faced with decisions regarding business. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll never progress if you focus on the negatives of an issue. Put your energy into what you know will work. Keep in mind that others are monitoring your performance. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t beat around the bush. Being hesitant or overthinking could work against you, so just follow your gut instinct and go for it. Maintain an open mind about a romance this week. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Follow your whims. Do what feels right or pleasing to you this week, even if it may not be practical. A friend or loved one may provide encouragement if you your imagination run wild and conjure an artistic creation. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Winning isn’t everything. In the week ahead, remember that the most important thing about competition is to have fun and enjoy yourself. If it could, your body would thank you for some quality time out in the fresh air. if August 20 is your birthday: Enjoy being the center of attention and the apple of someone’s eye during the upcoming four to six weeks. A new job or relationship might change your life for the better and your newfound popularity might put you in the spotlight when awards for a job well done are handed out. As something new in your life grows in importance, you may become more ambitious. Accept any opportunity that comes your way in late October, as it might uplift your future prospects. Don’t be dismayed if it requires that you become more organized and structured to handle additional responsibilities in November, as you will be up to the task. You could be misled or absentminded in February.