Horoscopes

For Friday, Aug. 1, 2003. Those with birthdays today: Excitement is your middle name this year, though sometimes you might feel as if you have had enough. A partner or associate could be unusually difficult and touchy. You might wonder if you’re heading in the right direction. Be careful when dealing with others, both financially and emotionally. Don’t decide that a relationship is long-term until it is. If you are attached, you might find your partner touchy.

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)

  • Pressure at work could force your hand and your temper. Rather than losing control, why not try another way to circumvent excessive detail work and get down to brass tacks? Tonight: Easy does it.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

  • You mean well, and although many can see this fact in your attitude, a key associate doesn’t. You could find yourself in a problem situation before you know it. Tonight: Swing into weekend mode.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

  • Your family could be a source of solace at times, but also of uproar. Knowing when to say you have had enough might be key to your well-being. Others appear to do whatever they need to do to get their way. Tonight: You need a good night’s sleep.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

  • If you are not feeling up to snuff, you need to tell someone who can help you. Learn to express problems before they become mammoth issues. Tonight: Visit with a preferred pal.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

  • Others clearly have different plans for your finances. Whether you are comfortable with their agenda is your call. Tonight: Let your hair down.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

  • What you want might be in direct conflict with what someone else desires. Know when to put a halt to a problem. Tonight: Stray on out the door.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

  • Take your time making a decision. You actually might need to stop and think about what the right words are to say under the circumstances. Avoid a conflict for the moment, even if it means saying nothing. Timing counts. Tonight: Vanish.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

  • What a friend would like, as well as what you want, could wind up costing a lot more than you anticipated. Take your time with an adjustment or decision that heads your way. Tonight: Where the action is.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

  • Don’t push too hard to make a point with a boss. You could expect a royal backfire if you continue down this path. Tonight: Lead your pals out the door.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

  • Take an overview while you can. Something might be really bothering you, but you need to take your time. The issue might be more yours than someone else’s. Tonight: A change of scene.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

  • A friend might contradict what a loved one says. In some way you could find yourself juggling two different sets of interests. Tonight: Make nice.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

  • You could feel as if you are between a rock and a hard place. Try to stay clear of others’ stuff. Tonight: Go along with plans. No uproar, please.