Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Aug. 17, 2009: This year, your projects move forward because of a willingness to assume a low profile. Take frequent timeouts, whether you just walk or do yoga. If attached, you wear rose-colored glasses when it comes to your significant other. When reality hits, you could be disappointed. If single, check out potential suitors, as they could be emotionally unavailable. Cancer sees right through you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) •••• You want to be nurturing, but you simply might be too clear and direct for another person’s taste. He or she might “choose” to be confused.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ••••• Communication could be a bit overwhelming. You hear many different opinions about the same matter. Some people are stern, while others are confused.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) •••• Be aware of your budget. You might not always have the right solution, but more times than not, you’ll find the answer. Lady Luck is a strong player in events.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) ••••• You might be one of the most chipper signs, but still you find a talk to be heavy. A boss or authority figure is confusing. Slow down and don’t push anyone too hard.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ••• Much is swirling behind the scenes. You could have difficulty deciding what to do and when. All your efforts seem to backfire. Recognize your limitations.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) •••• Zero in on a key goal. Through talking and playing devil’s advocate, many people gain a better understanding of your ideas.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ••• Many turn to you for answers. Pressure from a group or some friends might add turbulence to an already seemingly fragile connection.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ••••• Learn to take an overview, no matter how uncomfortable you might be. It is through detachment that answers appear. Some confusion surrounds an older relative or another key person.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ••••• Deal with others directly. Your ideas are more readily accepted when people get that one-on-one attention. You could be stunned by what comes up out of the blue.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ••••• Defer to others who might be difficult to convince that they are anything but right. Your best bet is to relax and let them figure out what works and what doesn’t.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ••••• You might want to do something quite different in the near future involving your day-to-day life. Lighten up and remain sure of yourself. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ••••• Your creativity bubbles forth when you least expect it. Honor strong feelings involving an associate or someone in your day-to-day life.