Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011: This year, open up to life’s possibilities. You maintain a cautious attitude, especially concerning finances. Discussions and meetings play a role in your decision making. If single, someone from a very different culture could become important. If attached, the two of you gain by detaching and walking in the other person’s shoes more often. Libra can be possessive. A baby born today has a Sun in Virgo and a Moon in Libra.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) • • • • Allow a partner to take over. He or she might be overly serious and driven. Curb your temper at work or when dealing with others.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) • • • You are still dealing with a situation in your daily life. It could be health related. Before making any major decisions, check in with a doctor or dentist.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) • • • • Reach out to a key person. He or she could be unusually somber. Don’t take this person’s mood personally. Could fatigue be playing a role in your decisions right now?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) • • • Be aware of a tendency to limit yourself or someone you live with. An investment might be slow to come to fruition. You might wonder what is happening with a family member.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) • • • • Keep conversations moving, despite an awkward moment or two. You can deal with others, but also look within. You might be a lot angrier than you realize.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) • • • • Your finances could have you feeling restricted. You want to join a friend, but it will cost you. Keep a conversation involving your home and potential responsibility moving.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) • • • • • If you can get past negativity, much that is of value will greet you. A partner would like to share good news, but not at the expense of a bah-humbug response.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) • • • • • Follow through with a boss or higher-up. Don’t keep the same discussion going over and over in your head.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) • • • • Zero in on what you want, and don’t sell yourself short. Meetings could be more important than you think. You draw many people toward you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) • • • Follow your instincts. Step up and lead. A partner could be a bit difficult, and no matter what you do, it makes no difference. Stay mellow and centered.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) • • • • • You might be thinking about the weekend. Try to stay grounded in the moment, or else you might not accomplish what you feel is necessary.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) • • • • You could handle a personal matter differently if you work with a key individual. Walk away from a power play where you might feel left out.