Horoscopes

For Saturday, Aug. 17, 2002. Those with birthdays today: You will see others in your life in a different way. You often find that friends are a “downer.” Understand that not all relationships are forever. You have an innate vitality and love for life. You want and create more passion in your life. If you are single, a relationship will star in your year. Could this be the one? Only you can tell for sure. If you are attached, your relationship will bubble with zest and fun.

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)

  • Take advantage of the day and sleep in, if possible. Demands might be heavier than anticipated. Do not allow a negative person to affect your mood. Tonight: Anything is possible.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

  • Make sure another understands just how much of an effort you make. The Bull likes luxury. Know that indulgence need not cost an arm and leg. Sometimes you can help make someone feel adored with attention and in other less expensive ways. Tonight: A partner asks.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

  • You have the best of intentions, and you expect the same from others. Don’t let someone mar your thinking or mood right now. Accept a last-minute invitation. Tonight: Swing with the moment.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

  • Pace yourself, understanding that you can only do so much. You could easily go way overboard and need to change direction. Relax. Be good to yourself. Put your feet up. Tonight: Nothing stressful.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

  • Your playfulness takes you and those fortunate enough to be around you in a new direction. Let go of barriers or self-imposed restrictions. Don’t feel as if you have to please everyone all of the time. Tonight: The world is your oyster. Remember that.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

  • You might opt to stay close to home despite an authority figure’s demands. Choose to make this your time. Decide what you would most enjoy doing, then do it. Tonight: You don’t have to go far.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

  • You might opt for a last-minute change of plans. You disappoint someone at a distance or perhaps an in-law. Remember your priorities, not others’ right now. Tonight: Get to know someone better.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

  • Finances color your actions but also draw a strong reaction from an associate or partner. Others might not agree with you; the issue, however, is your lack of interest in their opinion. Tonight: At a favorite restaurant.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

  • You sparkle, and someone around you might be jealous! Try as you might, you cannot please this person. Tonight: And the party goes on.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

  • Take your time, especially as you are likely to be tired. Don’t push yourself; instead, cancel an engagement. Tonight: Opt for quiet.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

  • If you follow your pals, you’ll upset a child or loved one. Still, you need to follow your own beat. Tonight: Where the party is.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

  • * Bosses make demands, and you come through. Still, at a certain point, your inner circle, family or pet decides to let you know this behavior isn’t OK. Tonight: The spotlight is on you.