Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010: This year, focus on the quality of your daily life. You discover that some changes and tweaks here and there make all the difference. If single, you also will meet different people because of this change. If attached, the two of you opt to take up a new pastime. Capricorn tends to ground you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) • • • You could be stunned by news. Without any time lost, you will be at work resolving an issue. You will find that the “right” solution might not suit you personally.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) • • • • A partner or close friend does the unexpected. Detach from the immediate situation. Understanding the forces at work will point to how to handle the issue.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) • • • • Perhaps in recent weeks you have noticed a tendency not to be able to juggle many different concerns. Know that you cannot be everywhere.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) • • • A morning surprise could force you to regroup. Others clearly have many opinions, and you will hear them, like it or not.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) • • • • Head into work ready to deal with some contrariness. You might think everything is OK, but others will let you know otherwise! Focus on one task at a time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) • • • • Juggling different needs could be difficult, until you tap into your ingenuity. Try not to involve your funds in this creative drive.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) • • • Make calls as soon as possible. You might want to say little and focus on a project. You will be hard-pressed to eliminate distraction.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) • • • • Say “no” to a risk if you cannot afford the loss, especially financially. If you feel that you are going to lose your temper, opt for a walk or a change of scenery.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) • • • Deal with some issues surrounding money. Meetings and friends seem to ask a lot right now. Be graceful if you are postponing a reply or saying “no.”

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) • • • • You feel a change midmorning. Even if you encounter flak, you see many new options. You will be able to process a change and make it the most positive experience possible.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) • • • • News or information could change a decision. Take your time, and don’t respond to others’ pressure. You will be processing this experience, and come out with a new point of view.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) • • • • • You energize and decide to make sure an event or situation works out as you would like. You find that a partner or associate differs from your ideas.