HOROSCOPE Stars indicate the type of day you’ll have: five stars, dynamic; one, difficult.
Today’s Birthday (Aug. 12). You are intelligent, resourceful, purposeful and tenacious.
Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Cancer. Aries (March 21-April 19) ★★★ This is an excellent day to putter and work around home. It’s also a solid day for real-estate negotiations. Tonight: Invite someone over.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) ★★★★ This is an excellent day to study or learn something new. It’s also a good day to make longrange plans for the future. Someone older, perhaps a friend or a member of a group, might have advice for you. Tonight: Schmooze! Gemini (May 21-June 20) ★★★ It’s a good day for financial planning or to sit down and draw up a budget. (Wince.) We all know that a little money planning gives credence to that old saying “A stitch in time saves nine.” Tonight: Good business.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) ★★★★ This is a powerful day for you because the Moon is in your sign. Things are inclined to go your way. Discussions about publishing, higher education, medicine and the law will go well. Tonight: Socialize.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★ Today it’s a mixed bag for you. In one way, you are strong, powerful and out there flying your colors because the Sun and Venus are in your sign. Work first, then relax tonight. Tonight: Enjoy solitude.
Virgo (Aug.23-sept. 22) ★★★★ This is a good day to talk with a friend or even a member of a group and outline plans for the group. Or you might discuss your own goals. Later in the day and in the evening, all group activities are favored. People are up for a good time. Tonight: Be friendly!
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★ People notice you today. They might see that you are interacting with authority figures. Or they might view you as solid, conservative and reliable. Enjoy good times tonight. Tonight: You’re admired. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★★ This is a good day to study or to make travel plans, because you are mentally focused and willing to do what is necessary. You have a strong sense of duty today, and you’re happy to do your fair share of the work. Tonight: Explore!
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★ Financial discussions will go well today. There is a willingness to do paperwork and tie up loose ends regarding shared property, inheritances, wills, estates and debt (all that boring stuff that has to be done). Tonight: Discuss finances.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★★ Today you have to go more than halfway when dealing with others, which simply means cooperate and be patient. Someone older or more experienced might have advice for you. If you work, you will accomplish a lot today. Tonight: Warm discussions.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★ This is a productive day! You’ll be pleased if you can organize things in a better way. You have a strong sense of duty and obligation to others, which is why you’ll put out a lot of effort. This evening, group gatherings at home will please you. Tonight: Travel plans?
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★★ This is a funloving day! To get the most out of this day, get better organized when dealing with kids. Take care of loose details related to the entertainment world, the hospitality industry or sports. Tonight: Relax and have fun.