Horoscopes

For Sunday, Aug. 18, 2002. Those with birthdays today: Lady luck knocks on your door this spring. You’ll have many reasons to smile. Focus on your day-to-day life, taking good care of yourself. Because of a tendency to overindulge, you can never be too careful with your diet. Your excellent follow-through helps you professionally and emotionally. Your smile wins friends. If you are single, you will meet someone quite special this year. If you are attached, you’ll discover that the little things do count even more than you realized.

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)

  • Check in with an older family member, even if you don’t want to. This person actually might need some help and will be most grateful for your efforts. You, as well, will feel much better. Tonight: Have a barbecue.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

  • Plan on a day outing, perhaps inviting a new friend along. In a different setting, you, as well as others, react differently. Someone else pours his or her affections upon you. Tonight: Try something totally different.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

  • Deal with others in your naturally caring manner. Take time with those who cross your path. As a result, another might become more willing to share his or her feelings. Tonight: Togetherness feels good.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

  • You could be conflicted by your choices. Don’t be. You find that a lot that goes on isn’t demanding. Float from one get-together to another. A close loved one or friend lets you know where you stand. Tonight: Go with the Force.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

  • Slow down. Allow yourself to be lazy. Of course this laissez-faire attitude will not interfere with someone close or an intimate get-together over lunch. Once you both start sharing, the bonding will begin. Tonight: Do what pleases you.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

  • Your playful attitude warms up a present relationship or invigorates a flirtation. You know what you want. Don’t go overboard getting there — OK? Curb a tendency to go to extremes, if you can! Make light of a problem. Tonight: Your treat.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

  • Your smile warms up the world that surrounds you. Realize how important a close, quality relationship is to your well-being. An expenditure proves to be worthwhile. Tonight: Call it an early night.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

  • How you view a changeable situation could be different if you open up and have a long-overdue conversation. Often, the Scorpion keeps feelings tight to his or her chest. Reveal more to your inner circle. Tonight: Let the good times rock ‘n’ roll.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

  • Follow your friends. In fact, a special friend could distract you from the here and now. Express more of your bountiful and happy self. Treat a loved one as you want to be treated. Worry less. Tonight: Love the one you’re with.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

  • Express what is important. Others listen and want to hear. Enjoy the pleasant change, but make an effort to hear others as well. Not everything is quite as it seems. Tonight: The spotlight is on you!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

  • You might not be sure what you’re doing with someone; however, if you treat this person with the same attitude you would your best friend, you can’t go wrong. Experiment with new ideas. Listen to suggestions. Tonight: Avoid crowds.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

  • * Let friends motivate you. Allow friends to drag you out the door. Follow through on what is key to your happiness. A partner enriches your life by sharing much more with you. Be open to possibilities. Tonight: Not everything is as you think.