HOROSCOPES
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 11): Your tendency to underestimate your effect on others makes you one of those people who don’t know their own beauty or strength. This is partly because for the next four months your purpose is all consuming and your projects are fascinating. After the hard work of November and December, love and travel will be featured. Pisces and Capricorn adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 14, 39, 7 and 13.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): A cynic once said, “A lie told often enough becomes the truth.” But that doesn’t change the fact that it’s still a lie. Insist on truth-telling, especially by those who benefit from convenient lies.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Sometimes you have to make a mountain out of a molehill — especially if there’s a giant mole tunneling through your yard. Don’t be afraid to demand that your concerns be taken seriously.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21): Taking time out of your day to do something wonderful for someone else is becoming a habit for you. You love how it feels to give, and it almost doesn’t matter how your gifts are received — almost.
CANCER (June 22-July 22): You’ve been so wrapped up in work that certain friends and family members are feeling neglected. Put away the phone, switch off the computer, and embrace quality time with them.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Much of the day’s activities will have to do with solving a puzzle. Whether you’re learning new software or trying to find your son’s left shoe, a process of trial and error will lead you to your goal.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You have a talent for building momentum within projects. Something that seems arduous in the beginning will be strong once it gets going.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You don’t like to complain, but the time has come to air your grievances. To your surprise, friends and family will be relieved to hear them.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Being aware of the ways in which you are not happy will help you get happy. But do not linger on negativity. Pick one problem and make it better.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): When two people say approximately the same thing to you, you’ll probably take notice. But when you hear it from three unrelated sources, that’s a sign to take immediate action.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your likes and dislikes are, as they say, “nothing personal.” You’ll follow the one who wants the same thing you want.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “Shopping” doesn’t necessarily mean “buying.” Perhaps the only way to achieve the former without the latter is to leave your money at home.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Make sure you’re on time for your next appointment, even if it’s a casual meet-up. Promptness says something about your character.