Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Aug. 21, 2009: This year, you juggle many different concerns. You alternate between being overly serious and being direct and clear. If single, you meet people with ease; however, relationships might not be as stable, especially regarding the process of forming one. If attached, accept and respect your differences. Remember, all fighting is about separating. Value that you are with the one you love. Virgo can test your patience.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) •••• Play it easy and relaxed. Communication wings in in a crazy, unanticipated manner. The unexpected could cost you. Slow down and get talks back on track.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ••••• A misunderstanding could take your creativity to a bypass. Remember, often what someone says has very little to do with his or her true intent.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) •••• You might stumble or feel betrayed. Stop and ask yourself how you might have caused yourself this problem. You are a part of what happened. What would you change?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) ••••• Your ability to empathize and understand could prevent a potential snafu in the a.m. Keep your chin up and stay on top of your game.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ••• You could be stunned by sudden events and choices. You could wonder why you are in your current position, as sudden events impact you. You could be overly serious.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ••••• A new beginning becomes possible. Rethink a decision, zeroing in on the source of confusion. Could a partner be vested in creating uproar?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ••• Know when to duck out and accomplish what you want. Sometimes, by vanishing, others are able to appreciate you more. Consider taking off for the day.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ••••• Zero in on what you want. If a person misreads your intent, you could be in for some uproar. Disclose your thought process before making a decision or action.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ••• You might want to study a developing situation, but before you know it, you are a fireman running from situation to situation. Listen to news more openly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ••••• Detach if problems keep tumbling into your lap. Misunderstandings seem to be running rampant. Know that you need to confirm meetings and what you hear in conversations.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) •••• You might feel as if someone is pushing you to get his or her way. Invite a partner or associate to find a mutually acceptable resolution.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) •••• You could be juggling different concerns, and in some way, you could feel challenged by a negative partner. You might want to rethink a situation.