YOUR HOROSCOPE
BIRTHDAY STAR: Actor Michael Shannon was born in Lexington, Ky., on this date in 1974. This birthday star has earned Oscar nominations for his performances in “Nocturnal Animals” and “Revolutionary Road,” but his appearance in cable TV’s “Boardwalk Empire” may have brought him the most notice. His other film work includes “Fahrenheit 451,” “12 Strong,” and “The Shape of Water.” He starred in the 2018 miniseries “The Little Drummer Girl” and “Waco.”
Aries (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Show up and take care of business. Do what is expected of you today by honoring responsibilities and meeting deadlines. Clearing out your inbox now will leave you ample time to enjoy the weekend.
Taurus (Apr. 20-May 20): Where there’s a will, there’s a way. No matter how difficult an obstacle may be to overcome, have faith that you’ll eventually find the answer. You could find assistance from surprising sources.
Gemini (May 21-June 20): Learn the odds, but also take them with a grain of salt. If all outcomes could be perfectly computed beforehand, it wouldn’t be necessary to go through the motions of living life. Take a leap of faith.
Cancer (June 21-July 22): Grab that gold ring. Your greatest aspirations are within reach if you apply the effort and take the appropriate action. Taking a new approach to your love life could prove enlightening.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Stay within the box. This is not the time for testing innovative methods, as the old standards will get the job done most efficiently. Don’t lose faith if you find that you are temporarily being stymied.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): There’s a great big world out there, and you are continually evolving. Your goals could be shortsighted if you assume that you’ll always be exactly where you are now. Reflect on who you are now and what you want to become. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Get right to the point. You may be waiting for some time if you assume that others can read the hidden meanings in vague references. Be clear to be certain that everyone understands. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Follow the schedule. If you’ve laid out a proper timetable for your activities, you should have no problem getting everything done today. Avoid playful distractions until the weekend comes. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The situation may call for tough love. The only way you may get through to a friend or loved one is to lay it out fully. It may seem harsh now, but eventually they should appreciate it. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Rome wasn’t built in a day. It’s OK to play the lottery, but keep your day job and give your career more time to bear fruit. Business matters should take the forefront until Friday. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): State your case. If you speak honestly and from the heart, you’ll have little trouble gathering valuable support for your cause. Others may not agree with you, but they’ll admire you.
Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Don’t go along just to get along. It’s true that it might be easier for everyone if you just accept the consensus, but don’t give up on what you believe in. if August 7 is your birthday: The Dickens line “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times” might come to mind during the next two to three weeks. You may be given recognition or an opportunity to showcase your skills, but you may be required to work extra hard just to meet minimum requirements. It could be difficult or even unwise to put some plans into action despite advice to the contrary. Late September may be the best time to make changes or decisions that involve your business or money. However, your workload could increase as October comes into view, and you would be wise to maintain a low profile then, as others may be more critical than usual. Early February, when you will have the most support of friends and family, is a good time to make changes.