Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009: This year, focus on the quality of your life. Even if you go to work every day, think of ways to be more content. A change in fields wouldn’t be surprising. If single, you easily could meet that special someone in your day-to-day travels. If attached, your life gets more interesting if you allow a great ebb and flow of feelings. Capricorn can be pushy!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) •••• Intent and reality conflict. You wind up holding the bag for someone else. Others might balk, causing another problem. Though you might be somewhat irritated by what occurs, deal with it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ••••• Your ability to take in the big picture is a wonderful asset. Others are unquestionably headstrong. Be willing to revamp your thinking whenever necessary.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ••••• Tune in to your ability to grow and get past problems. But understand your limits. Let others dominate sometimes. Allow a key person to feel important.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) •••• You might want to challenge another person or talk about what is bothering you. You don’t have as receptive of an audience as you might like. You might stun others with your spending.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ••• Get an important project done, and make your workweek easier. Someone might stop you dead in your tracks with a suggestion.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ••••• Creativity mixes well with fun. You manifest this combo. Others want to be part of what is happening. Weigh the pros and cons of changing directions out of the blue, especially with a relationship.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ••• Accept changes rather than fight them. For some, this transformation might be internal, whereas for others it could be external.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) •••• Sometimes you accomplish more by doing nothing. Avoid a control game. Let the other person deal with his or her energy. Catch a tendency to overindulge.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ••• Listen to what you are hearing, and be observant. If you decide to take a certain risk, be sure you can handle the damages of an error. You can indulge yourself or a loved one without breaking the bank.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) •••• You are distinctly in your element. Even if you choose a pastime or activity that you loved several years ago, you might not be as happy with the choice today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ••• Listen to your inner voice. A partner will become more verbal given time, so try not to judge a situation that involves this person.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ••••• Either what you want is changing rapidly or a friend could be mucking up the works. Rather than accuse anyone, regroup, center and decide what you want.