Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009: This year, doors open up through a greater commitment to organizations, groups and key causes. Often, you could become entangled in personal situations. Opportunities for a relationship vary according to your needs. If attached, making a greater commitment to a cause or hobby will draw you closer as a couple. Taurus enjoys seeing you on center stage.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) •••• Dealing with finances and others’ sensitivities takes poise and interest. Your energy remains high. As a result, you might be tempted to take on too much!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ••••• You are all smiles. Allow your creativity and high energy out. Use care with spending, even though you can justify what you are doing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ••• Slow down. Many ideas are coming forward, causing a change of direction. You certainly have a sense of direction and energy, but time is your ally.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) ••••• Meetings, groups and networking move up as priorities. Your ability to move past problems is marked by an ability to understand others and make their goals a high priority and possible.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) •••• Understand that you have what it takes. Whether you step up to the plate and take action depends on you. Recognize that what others want might not be as important as what will work.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) •••• Seek out family with an eye to the future. How you handle someone could make a big difference. Your ability to move in a new direction will come from backing off your present course.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ••••• Observe what is happening behind the scenes. Your imagination bubbles with possibilities, making it difficult to stay anchored on a project.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) •••• Though you might not be in agreement, the end results will be OK. Dealing with someone in a more direct manner becomes easier, as this person also becomes more forthright.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ••• You can accomplish a lot more than many people. You don’t hesitate to ask for help and feedback. Outside events might get you off track.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ••••• The stable Goat often can be a source of some very unusual creative ideas. Introduce that dimension into the work and emotional arenas.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) •••• Stress comes out where you least anticipate it. If you can work from home, do. Understanding evolves from a discussion with a very exacting person.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ••••• Discussions go full circle, returning to the very premise of the discussion. A partner expresses strong feelings. Do you feel restricted