YOUR HOROSCOPE

Birthday Guy: Actor Ken Marino was born in Long Island, N.Y., on this date in 1968. This birthday guy earned two Emmy nominations as co-producer of “Childrens Hospital.” He earned another Emmy nomination as co-producer of “Burning Love.” He currently plays the recurring role of Gus on “Fresh Off the Boat” and he’s appeared on episodes of “Drunk History,” “iZombie,” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.” Aries (March 21-April 19): It is never dull on the cutting edge. You can attract attention for your up-todate, worldly ideas and your grasp of the latest trends. Your popularity and flair for networking might earn you recognition and appreciation. Taurus (April 20-May 20): Look high and low to see how far you can go. Aim for the best and highest, then plumb your creative depths. Your skill could lie in adeptly maneuvering people from driving lofty ideals into constructive avenues. Gemini (May 21-June 20): Be gentle and considerate with loved ones. There is a chance that an unreasonable or temperamental retort becomes the last straw, and someone will give up on you. Enlist friends to help sort out a problem. Cancer (June 21-July 22): There is no end to coming trends. Your instincts about what will look good now, as well as next year, are right on the money. Probing too deeply into someone’s personal background could cause an unexpected reaction. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): The bounce in your step lets you skip past tiny bumps in the road. Be brave enough to stick to something you believe in and confident enough to believe you can persist despite obstacles. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may be this week’s expert at developing selffulfilling prophecies. Your instincts are right on target and you are mentally acute. This is an excellent day to think about the future, but not to make investments. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): There may be a pop in your need to shop. Your tasteful choices will bring smiles to family members and any other people who will receive gifts. Only buy things because they appeal to your sense of beauty and harmony. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Trust your assessment of people. Because you are observant, it will be easy to find a way out of a thorny problem. This is a good time to prove to someone you love that you are true-blue and worthy of their affection. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Trust, once broken, is hard to mend. Adding a little excitement into your primary relationship is fine if you don’t take things too far. You should be extra considerate in public places and remain dependable. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Do whatever brings a smile to your face. Your imaginative techniques can possibly lead to financial success because you are willing to go the extra mile. A special someone may push all the right buttons. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A spark of genius sets you apart from the crowd. Your positive attitude in the face of difficulties, however, could cause others to question your level of commitment. Adopt a serious facade when needed. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): You might run wild or take impulsive risks like the puppy that slipped its leash. A fragile relationship might not withstand a sudden about-face or change. Don’t risk being put in the doghouse over a minor matter. if December 19 is your birthday: People may be impressed by your aura of genuine friendliness, so you can easily form new friendships and connections during the upcoming two to three weeks. In January, people think you are more talented than you are, so you might fake it initially, but you will have an incentive to do your best. In May and early June, you can focus on social networking or join a group that will widen your horizons. August is a particularly good time for a vacation that fulfills your fantasies, or a romantic escape built for two. Avoid making crucial purchases or launching business projects in early September when your judgment is temporarily off center.