Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Aug. 8, 2011: This year, your creativity shoots upward to a new level. You have a lot to be happy about, as you will be welcoming many new opportunities into your life. If single, you very well might wave goodbye to that status. If attached, the two of you could start acting like newlyweds once more. At times you might attempt to rope yourself in and be more serious. Worry less about impressions, and just be yourself. Sagittarius piques your interest. A baby born today has a Sun in Leo and a Moon in Sagittarius.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) • • • • • Your fiery side emerges no matter what you do. Understand which direction you are heading in. Someone reacts and closes off. Could this be a power play?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) • • • • Stay centered when dealing with family or a personal issue. The sooner you put this issue on the back burner, the more involved you can become in what is happening around you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) • • • • You might have all the suggestions you need, but they keep coming in. One of the major sources of these ideas might need to take the lead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) • • • • You might want to let someone know what is ailing you. Together you can find easy solutions to take some of the heat off you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) • • • • • It might be Monday, but you have the enthusiasm and energy associated with a fun adventure. Your vagueness about a financial matter could be getting the best of you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) • • • You could be vested in handling someone in a certain manner. You rotate between trusting this person and feeling vaguely deceived.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) • • • • • Keep communication flowing. You could be unusually severe with a friend or sibling. Recognize your attitude, and you might not be surprised by the other party’s reaction.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) • • • Curb a possessive streak, which you might not even be aware of. Note others’ reactions if they tend to back off sometimes.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) • • • • Understand what is happening with others, but don’t slow down for too long. Keep on schedule, as you have much on your plate.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) • • Step back if you must understand exactly what is going on with you. A tendency to be overly sensitive and demanding could be at the root of this issue.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) • • • • • A friend or several associates could be pointing in the direction they believe you should go. By now you must know it is important to respond to your inner voice.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) • • • Take a stand and handle what you must with certitude and directness. You might need a timeout from the hectic pace you are keeping.