Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Aug. 29, 2011: You are in your element this year. Your creativity and charisma weave to produce many ideas. This same combo helps convince others of the positive nature of these concepts. If attached, don’t forget that two people are in this arrangement. If single, you could meet someone very special this year. Another Virgo doesn’t get you. You are unique. A baby born today has a Sun and Moon in Virgo.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) • • • Emphasize the positive in a situation. You could be confused by someone’s effort. Be aware of the end results of merging with this party in a financial matter.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) • • • • • Your creativity emerges in nearly every discussion or event right now. A new relationship might be budding. A child could delight in your time and company.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) • • • • Stay close to home. You feel good there and become much more centered. Honor what is happening within. Take some time to center on your feelings and intuition.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) • • • • Be sensitive to what others communicate to you. You might be delighted by what you hear from a new friend or loved one. Be willing to respond accordingly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) • • • • Make a point of stopping and thanking a key person in your life for his or her efforts. Indulge and schedule a meeting at a favorite spot.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) • • • • • Your sensitivity comes out when handling a child or a special person in your life. Your detachment encourages unusual understanding and empathy.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) • • • Even if a boss pushes you, slow down and focus on your long-term direction. Don’t allow frustration or anger to push you beyond your normal self-composure.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) • • • • • You cannot push much harder, yet your drive nearly forces you to. Investigate different perspectives; get more information.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) • • • Take a stand if need be. Be assertive when dealing with a professional or community matter. You could be overwhelmed by an authority figure.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) • • • • • Take an overview and come to a new understanding. Detachment allows you to think about how it must feel to be the other person.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) • • • • A partner has a strong insight and the ability to understand far more than you realize. Remain open to sharing and bottoming-out a problem.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) • • • • • Your innate creativity comes out when challenged. Nevertheless, others seem to run with the ball. You might wonder which is the best action.