Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Aug. 3, 2009: This year, you can and will make a difference, no matter what you do or what you think might work. Open up to new possibilities, and you’ll discover the power of a group. If single, take your time getting to know someone of interest. If attached, learn to lean on each other more, especially with the practical details of life, not just the romantic tie. Capricorn understands more than you would like!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) •••• Keep your priorities in sight. By maintaining clarity, others trust you more, allowing your capacity as a leader to grow. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ••••• Open up to new ideas, especially as you hit a problem out of the blue. Understand what needs to happen in order to resolve an issue.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ••••• Relate to each individual as if he or she is the only person in your world at that time. Listen to news that comes forward.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) ••••• Others want to dominate. Don’t fight the normal flow of events. Understand what is happening and why you are not taking the lead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ••••• Rethink a situation from another time and place. Sometimes we go on automatic and handle situations in just that manner.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ••••• Try another approach, or do something differently. Investigate what is being offered. It might appear to be a sure deal, but in essence it is a risk or a problem if it fails.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) •••• Foundations count, and how you approach a situation could change. Remain sensitive to another’s approach. Stay on top of a conversation, but be willing to reveal what is ailing you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ••••• Keep communication flowing, and you won’t be disappointed. Your ability to bypass a problem helps you open a door. A friend could be very hard on you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ••• Be aware of what you have to offer. Be willing to open a door and revamp your budget. Build security and add more opportunities to your daily life.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ••••• Keep stretching and be willing to take a risk. How you see another person comes from your sense of self. You are transforming, and people are re-adjusting.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) •••• Know when and how to step back and change directions. You don’t need to agree with others; remain in touch with your true feelings. Keep checking in with yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ••••• Plans might change quite suddenly, exposing you to very different choices. Don’t get upset, whether you are eying professional or personal plans.