Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Aug. 14, 2009: This year, you might be carrying a lucky rabbit’s foot. Wishes often become realities. Your popularity soars. If single, many people want to be your sweetie. If attached, the two of you make an excellent team. You feel a lot of good will from a partner. Count on Gemini for friendship.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) •••• Speak your mind. Let others know where you stand. Your willingness to broker a cause or follow through on a commitment defines the next few days.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ••• Your expenses could be out of kilter. Self-discipline might not happen easily. Look to a change in events and direction. A family member wants a lot from you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ••••• You might be pleased as punch about what is happening. Remain in touch with your needs. Clear your desk. Returned calls could bring unusually good news.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) ••• If you choose to be an observer more than a participant, you could have a difficult time deciding which way to go. Use good sense when making decisions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ••••• Zero in on what you want. What others seem inclined to encourage could be out of sync with reality. Investigate what is happening between you and someone else.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) •••• An ability to make a difference marks your actions. Others assume that you know what you are talking about. As much effort as you could put into a project, be sensitive to its liabilities.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ••••• A leap of faith could have direct ramifications. Do needed research so you feel as confident as possible. You have the ability to empathize and understand others.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ••••• Your demeanor and willingness count. Look at your demands, both professionally and personally, before taking on yet another responsibility.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ••••• Others take action and run with the ball. You find yourself pulled between many different situations. Detach if you feel overwhelmed by everything you hear.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ••• Emphasize clearing out as much work as possible. Though you are optimistic about a money matter, it is clear that the final outcome is not in your hands.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ••••• Allow more creativity. Your way of handling a problem could be very different from that of many other people. Realize someone might be questioning your actions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) •••• On some level, you feel as if you are in a pressure cooker. Make this an early day or call in. You could be far happier with the end results.