Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Aug. 13, 2012: This year you become more resilient than ever before. You learn to go along with the unexpected, as you see it as exciting rather than a problem. You express your feelings in a vulnerable yet thrilling manner, and you touch many people in your life as a result. If you are single, you attract many people. If attached, the two of you relate on an even more positive level. Relax more together. A Scorpio could play a significant role in your emotional life. A baby born today has a sun in Leo and a moon in Gemini if born before 1:23 a.m. Afterward, the moon will be in Cancer.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) • • • • You have been maintaining a high level of activity and are full of spunk. Some people might be taken aback by your frenetic energy and wish you would slow down.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) • • • • You could be a little overwhelmed by everything you need to do. You express gentleness through your expressions and body language.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) • • • • • Realize what is happening, and take responsibility for your role. A friend or associate acts in a most unexpected manner.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) • • • • • You wake up feeling great. Throw in an impromptu activity, and you won’t need your morning coffee. You feel as if you need to contain a situation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) • • • Please note what is happening behind the scenes. You could be surprised by forthcoming news. Clearly, a loved one cares.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) • • • • Zero in on what is important. Do not sell yourself short. Others know, and are receptive to, your talents and ideas. Do nothing halfway.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) • • • Be aware of your limitations, and understand that you will need to take the lead anyway. You are juggling two very different interests right now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) • • • • Read between the lines. Understand how someone might be too vulnerable to share his or her feelings.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) • • • • Deal with an associate or loved one directly. You might not be aware of what is happening with this person, but you’ll have an idea by the end of the day.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) • • • • Defer to others with an understanding of what you want out of the situation, and be sure to explain those terms.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) • • • • Dive into your day and clear out high-priority items early on. You might be surprised by a friend who pops in on you unexpectedly.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) • • • • Be sensitive to the possibilities that surround a creative endeavor. You might decide to go for a different style or new way of handling this situation.