Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011: This year, you gain by just being yourself. Others respond to your ideas. The high level of charisma you emote also could help you achieve your goals and feel in touch with others emotionally. If single, you could meet someone through an outside commitment or through work. If attached, the two of you benefit from becoming more outgoing. You can count on Gemini. A baby born today has a Sun in Leo and a Moon in Taurus until 5:53 p.m. Pacific time. Afterward, the Moon is in Gemini.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) • • • You continue to weigh the pros and cons of a financial matter. Extremes and a dreamlike sense of well-being weave through your day.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) • • • • • When you look at potential plans, you could get very excited. You encounter a certain amount of nostalgia concerning an important relationship.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) • • • • Use today to rest up or do some work. A call might be the natural outcome of thinking about someone at a distance. You might be taking off before you know it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) • • • • Use the daylight hours to visit with friends and socialize. Some of you might want to go to an art show or do something important and delightful.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) • • • • • Think positively and deal with a sense of fascination that could be coloring your interactions. Wearing rose-colored glasses can be a plus, but knowing that you are wearing them could be far more significant than you think.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) • • • • Follow the desire to take off. Make plans for a trip soon, if you can. Some of you will be satisfied with a day trip. Others could happily become armchair travelers.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) • • • • A partner makes an important gesture. You feel revived and much happier than you have in a long time. You need this type of interaction with this person.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) • • • • Others come forward and share their invitations with you, asking you to join them. A friendship could be evolving to a new level; enjoy this transformation. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) • • • Complete a project with a smile. Somewhere, a trip, a phone call or an interaction involving a foreigner distracts you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) • • • • Your sense of direction could be more significant than you realize. A creative discussion opens up many paths that you might not have considered.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) • • • • You might want to lounge around at home. You are likely to jump to your feet suddenly, especially if a fun adventure is mentioned or you see a very special person.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) • • • • Make calls to those you don’t often hear from. Catching up on news could be delightful. Don’t be surprised if a visit is planned.