HOROSCOPE

Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021

Happy Birthday: Don’t fight change; adapt and go about your business. Fitting in will buy you the freedom to make a difference. Use intelligence to navigate your way to victory. Embrace adversity; deal with it and carry on until you are satisfied with the results you get. Life is about caring, sharing and finding common ground. Balance and equality are favored. Your numbers are 3, 9, 16, 25, 33, 36, 47.

Aries (March 21-April 19): Step up and do your part.

You’ll feel good if you take a stance and make a difference. Handle people with diplomacy, and you’ll get your point across. ★★

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Keep an open mind. Pay closer attention to the way you look and present yourself to others. Don’t put yourself in risky situations that can affect your physical well-being. ★★★

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Take care of your responsibilities at home and at work. Take the most intelligent route, and you’ll stop someone from taking advantage of you. Commit to a positive lifestyle change. ★★★

Cancer (June 21-July 22): Keep your emotions under control and your feelings to yourself. Put your energy into retrieving information that will help you get along better financially. Avoid extreme situations and pushy people. ★★★

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Set your sights on the path that makes the most sense to you. It’s OK to be different and to give others the same freedom. Your uniqueness will be what helps you get ahead. ★★★★

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your expectations will lead to disappointment if you don’t read the fine print. Don’t be fooled by someone’s ability to color a situation. ★★

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Share your thoughts, feelings and intentions, and you’ll find out where you stand and how you can bring about positive change. ★★★★★

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Keep a low profile; listen, observe and take notes. Knowledge is crucial when it comes to getting ahead or outsmarting the competition. Avoid overspending on items you don’t need or taking on responsibilities that don’t belong to you. ★★★

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Look for the truth. Open your eyes, ask questions and avoid unstable situations that can turn out to be costly. Walk away from temptation and people sending mixed messages regarding expectations and feelings. ★★★

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Get motivated and play to win. Be prepared to make a move if it will get you closer to the lifestyle you want to enjoy. An open conversation will encourage romance. ★★★

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t limit what you can do. Speak up and follow through with your plans. Don’t let other people’s choices deter you from following your heart. Your happiness is your responsibility. It’s up to you to make your dreams come true. ★★★

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Put a little muscle behind the alterations you want to make at home. Move things around, and fix up a space that will encourage constructive projects. Show those you love how much you care. ★★★★★