Horoscope

Sat., Aug. 12, 2006

Jaqueline Bigar, King Features The Spokesman-Review

Aries (March 21-April 19) ••••• You have energy and vitality. Where others might have been resistant yesterday, they happily change their tune today. Allow the child in you to come out. Caring emanates wherever you are.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) ••• Take your time making plans. If you are honest with yourself, you might not want to make plans at all. Could you be overtired? If you want a lazy day, take one without feeling guilty.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) ••••• Aim for more of what you want with an eye to making it happen. Join friends and make the best out of the next few days. You might be surprised at how much of a kid you are.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) •••• Others follow your lead. Be who you are and worry less about the ramifications and others’ decisions. An important purchase will make you smile. Think about that special person and how you would like to indulge him or her.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) ••••• You enter a special and magnetic period. Venus enters your sign today. Though the Lion is always charming, you are unusually so in the next few weeks. Christen this dynamic few weeks by spending it with whomever you want, doing what you love.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) •••• You enter a phase in which you might be overly sensitive or touchy. Before you react to a slight, question your interpretation. Explore a relationship born in the next few weeks rather than plunge in.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ••••• Lady Luck jumps on your shoulder and will hang with you for the next few weeks. Is there something you really want or someone you want to be with? Dust off your lucky rabbit’s foot and get going. Let others in.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) •••• Suddenly everyone looks upon you more kindly. You add a quality of magnetism to anything you do. Whether your smile or charisma is at work, life can fall into place. Stand up and be a leader.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ••••• What might have felt strange becomes strangely alluring. Be willing to walk a different path or do something very different. A day trip or adventure allows you to meet others on their turf.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ••••• Someone adds a lot of va-voom to the moment. This person expresses his or her feelings through actions and gifts, especially in the next few weeks. Schedule plenty of private time with this person.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ••••• Overnight, suddenly others become more appealing. They seem to be much more independent. Don’t try to control those around you, or you could be very sorry. Loosen up and relax with company.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) •••• Observe not only others but yourself as well. You might not like what you see heading down your path. The issue remains: How much have you contributed to this problem? Take responsibility and you’ll feel better.

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