Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009: Many opportunities appear this year. After October, making money is an easier proposition. A work-related matter could be changing. If single, you will meet many people in your travels, and many people demonstrate their interest in you. If attached, learn to discuss your anger before it becomes rage. Be more open about your feelings. Virgo helps you make money.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) •••• Make a wish with today’s New Moon. Verbalizing what you desire is the first step in making it happen. Your drive marks your success.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ••••• You have a way that makes others think. Brainstorm with others. Even a boss, though confusing, comes up with ideas.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) •••• Keep communication flowing, eyeing security and long-term commitment. You don’t want to undermine your well-being. Listen to what others share, but still nix a risk.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) ••••• Keep conversations moving, knowing that there is much more to relay. The unexpected does occur. Be careful expressing your frustration.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) •••• Curb a tendency to be possessive. Creativity flows, especially financially, and you could create a new beginning. Be careful if you have a tendency to suppress your feelings and then act on them.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ••• Be sensitive to others, as well as yourself. Discipline yourself. You have a strong intuitive sense about a work or health matter. Just because an idea feels good doesn’t mean it is good.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ••• You could easily fizzle early on. Be aware of your energy level; you might opt to work behind the scenes. Detach, and you’ll see a situation clearly.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) •••• Emphasize the positives. Listen to the pros and cons of a situation. If you are focused, you could further an important goal. Network and touch base with others.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) •••• Be aware of your financial needs, as they could be changing quickly. A new beginning is possible. Listen to news with an eye to potential change.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ••••• Your ability to read between the lines marks many of your decisions. An agreement with a partner or associate could force a change or transformation.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ••••• Deal with individuals rather than groups. You discover that eye contact adds to the quality of a discussion. Follow through on a work-related situation that can impact you financially.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) •••• Defer to others and get to the bottom of a problem. Listen to what is being said, as someone might trigger a button that forces you to do a double-take.