Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009: This year, you will want to be more social. No matter what age you are, you seem to don a naivete, which could be startling to many – even to you! If single, you draw many people. Remember, it takes a year to really get to know someone. If attached, keep communication clear. Try to prevent confusion by confirming what you think you heard, as well as other important details. Sagittarius always proves to be fun!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) •••• Your adventurous spirit signs you up for a hike or another type of excursion. A friend is involved somehow. A power play simply doesn’t work, especially if it involves a family member or your home.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) •••• Don’t allow a child or friend to impact your mood. Relate to others individually. Your words do have an impact, allowing more creativity and energy.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ••••• Others have many ideas, and you are overwhelmed. Reach out for someone at a distance and let go of worrying about a controlling partner.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) ••• Focus on a hobby or project. Enjoy today’s opportunities. You’ll hit an obstacle that could be quite difficult and challenging.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ••••• You keep coming up with new ideas, perhaps confusing others. Are these ideas for today, or for the near future? Forget what you should do. Everyone needs a day off from the world.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ••• Screen your calls. Stay close to home. Everyone needs a break. Get through some must-dos in order to free yourself up. You also might opt to invite friends over.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ••••• Keep discussions open. Don’t stand on ceremony with others. Your instincts prove to be right-on with a child or new loved one.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ••• Your possessive side emerges. Think through your attitude toward a child or loved one. One of you could be quite brusque. This doesn’t serve anyone.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) •••• Confusion or a nebulous quality surrounds a talk, call or meeting. You could easily tumble into an upsetting misunderstanding. Don’t get caught up in this situation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ••• You could be out of sync and controlling. Look at others’ reactions. Be a financial cynic.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ••••• Zero in on what you want. True to the Aquarius sign, you value friends and will opt to get together with some of your pals. Spending could be erratic at best.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ••• You jolt others far more than you realize. Your humor and generosity come out. You have the ability to approach situations individually, adding to the comfort of others.