Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Aug. 3, 2012: This year great events occur because of your ability to relate intimately with others. You also seem to know what others aspire to achieve and are able to pave the way. Your day-to-day schedule changes and adds a new dimension. If single, you enjoy relating on an individual level. Others find you to be intense and often a handful. If attached, you have great hope for your relationship. Are you being realistic? Pisces understands you even better than you understand yourself. A baby born today has a sun in Leo and a moon in Aquarius if born before 6:56 a.m. Afterward, the moon will be in Pisces.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) • • • You naturally slow down as the weekend approaches. Discussions surround a very unusual idea, so be sure to brainstorm with respected associates and friends.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) • • • • • A friendship becomes even more important than you thought. This person is a source of remarkable ideas and solutions. Back off in order to gain perspective.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) • • • • A take-charge attitude is not your style, but it serves you well. If an idea is to be implemented as you would like, you must carry it out yourself.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) • • • • • Detach from an immediate situation, especially if it seems like a maze. Find an expert, or seek out different ideas.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) • • • • Others have a lot to share. You might prefer to relate directly to a key person. Your warm feelings and dynamic energy will complement your interaction.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) • • • • • An early invitation could make it close to impossible to say “no.” In fact, after accepting, you might have a difficult time remaining focused.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) • • • You look around and see everything you need to do. Don’t think about it, just do it. An element of confusion or dreaminess runs through your thoughts.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) • • • • • You are drawn in by adventure and a desire to understand more of what is happening with an interesting loved one or friend.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) • • • • If you are in the mood to stay home, why not indulge that desire? Others might choose to take a relaxing walk by water at some point.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) • • • • Keep talking and working through an issue. By the end of the day, you might see eye-to-eye with someone.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) • • • You could feel more polarized and opinionated than in the past. Relax a little, and absorb others’ views – there might be some validity to be found.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) • • • • • Your essence and higher self come out. You can inspire others at best. Still, be aware of a tendency to be unrealistic.