Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009: This year, you see life more positively. A new mental outlook could change your view of a relationship. Your ability to move forward allows you to greet something new. If single, a friendship could evolve into more. If attached, let your sweetie have more say. You will become much closer as a result. Realize one of your mutual goals this year. Gemini can push you hard!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) •••• Be sensitive to alternatives. You will see a personal matter differently after a conversation and/or a nap. Friends keep tossing ideas on your plate.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ••• Remain in touch with your feelings and budget-making plans. If something doesn’t feel right, make another suggestion. Happiness surrounds music, theater or simply a movie.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ••••• If you want to be more adventurous, go for it. In the morning, a restriction involving your home and family could hold you back, but not for long.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) ••• Know what is going on behind the scenes. If you feel confused, you need to center yourself. A discussion with a trusted friend could be enlightening.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ••••• Zero in on what you want. It appears you cannot say “no” to an offer. A friend keeps pushing. Give up and simply accept the offer. Wherever you are, it seems you cannot do it alone.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ••• Bring others together, even though you might be worn out. Listen to others. You might be surprised by what evolves. Someone wants credit for plans.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ••••• If you couldn’t go for the whole weekend, opt for a day trip. Invite a special friend along, or meet a pal on your way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) •••• A key loved one has plans. Go along, even if it means canceling something else. This bond warms and feels more connected.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) •••• Others want to dominate, to throw the party and/or to organize a fun event. Let them. You feel more cheerful and upbeat than you have in a while.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) •••• Listen to your energy level. Take time for friends, or if you’re feeling pressured, ask them to join you in a pastime. Careful with spending. A friend might want to have a long-overdue chat.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ••••• Your playful personality delights a kid or loved one. Nevertheless, someone close could drain you. Don’t absorb criticism (but you might want to think about it later).

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) •••• If you would like to spend the day at home, do. Exhaustion marks your choices. Your family wants all your attention.