Horoscopes

For Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2002. Those with birthdays today: Your people skills define you. This year you will develop those skills to an even higher level. Your charm mixes with tremendous psychological insight, opening up new vistas. Your enjoyment of life grows with a new luck cycle beginning this fall. Take good care of your health. If single, you will tantalize the opposite sex. You tumble into a very special relationship within the year. If attached, your relationship will warm up as your sweetie once more sees you through rose-colored glasses.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

Aries (March 21-April 19)

  • Others suddenly become more amenable and less touchy. Move plans that have been on the back burner because of past obstacles. You might need to revitalize an idea or two. Others finally pay tribute to your creativity. Tonight: Celebrate.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

  • Family members score high on your dance card right now. You might want to reorganize your plans for a key partner or associate. Tonight: Home is where the heart is.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

  • What starts out as a flirtation could be building into more. Are you sure you want this budding relationship? Tonight: Favorite places, favorite people.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

  • If possible, get a head start this morning. You’ll get more done than you can believe. Money dealings preoccupy your thinking in the afternoon. Laughter helps you through a tense moment or two. Tonight: Treat yourself.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

  • Organize yourself this morning, because once you get going, you might not have an opportunity to slow down. Tonight: Whatever makes the Lion purr.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

  • Stay even and direct with those in your immediate circle this morning. Close your door or put on headphones if you intend to get anything done. Tonight: Get a good night’s sleep.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

  • Dig right in, knowing that the weekend will appear on the horizon. Schedule meetings for the p.m. You might need to postpone socializing, at least for a while. Groups draw unusual success. Tonight: Round up your pals.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

  • Your perspective infuses a project with new energy. Office friends also demonstrate unusual enthusiasm with a project, especially as it has your energy behind it. Tonight: A late dinner.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

  • Actions must follow words if you are going to succeed. Don’t push so hard. Just live your words. A friend or associate paves the way. Tonight: Follow the music.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

  • Refuse to push so hard, knowing your limits. Ask an associate or partner to pitch in. Tonight: Allow others to do more for you in all realms of your life.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

  • Others hold the cards. Interestingly, you might not care, but let associates think you do. News from a distance might make you very happy. Tonight: The only answer is yes.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

  • * Clear your desk, but, spend some time working on joint accounts or funds owed. Carefully consider options involving a partnership. Tonight: Go for a bike ride or walk.