Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Aug. 16, 2010: This year, you might feel as if you have a dog nipping at your feet. If single, you’ll meet someone through your family or inner circle. If attached, the two of you could become closer through relating and entertaining more. Look at scheduling a long-desired trip. Scorpio can be demanding.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) • • • • An idea that might have come from a dream pops up during the day. You wonder why you hadn’t thought of it sooner.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) • • • • • Defer to others. You might feel that you can go off and handle other matters, but a personal or domestic issue needs handling – the sooner the better.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) • • • Clear out as much as you can right now. You might need to screen your calls in order to accomplish today’s goals. Supposed “news” has the opinions of others laced through it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) • • • • • Settling into the workweek takes talent. You could find that your imagination is still in weekend mode. In some way, you feel dragged down just by what you must do.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) • • • If you want to work from home or just take a day off, why not? You might feel that you want to restructure your life.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) • • • • Others appreciate hearing from you. You might feel tense about one specific call or relationship. Money matters could take an unexpected turn, which might not be bad.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) • • • Curb a need to have and to control. Look at what you have to offer, then maybe you can trust your desirability and talents.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) • • • Your strength usually is an asset. An authority figure could be challenged by this trait. Part of strength is knowing when to bend. Stop being so hard on yourself and on others.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) • • You are able to detach when faced with a problem. Right now, listen to others’ opinions; you will have time to state your case should you decide to try.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) • • • • You are able to mobilize a conversation in a meeting – finally, though there still might be a disagreement. A partner adds to the potential by providing a creative idea or two.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) • • • • Take a stand, understanding your limits with a key person. News from a distance could be difficult to hear. Resist creating uproar.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) • • • • • Sometimes saying little and listening a lot is the best approach. You will discover that once you detach, you’ll get more done and won’t get into any petty issues.