Horoscopes

For Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2003:

Those with birthdays today: Gaining clarity on personal and professional relationships earmarks your year. In 2004, you could see a financial profit or pay raise. Investments involving real estate might be more logical for you in your present frame of mind. Family becomes a higher priority. If you are single, you might not see others clearly. If you are attached, you will frequently need to clarify what your partner is saying. Scorpio cares.

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)

  • Getting certain relationships and understandings clear could take more than your fair share of work. Realize your limits within the present climate. What someone says might not be what he or she really means. Tonight: Go for closeness.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

  • You might not be able to get your message across as clearly as you would like. You also might talk until you are blue in the face. Realize your limits when dealing with bosses and those in charge. Tonight: Go with an invitation.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

  • Get into work and, if possible, avoid the phones. You might be confused or distracted by what you hear. Concentrate on getting your work done. Tonight: Easy does it.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

  • Your playfulness delights those around you. A partner might particularly enjoy your mood, but be careful that you both don’t go haywire. Extend yourself. Tonight: Delight a child or loved one.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

  • Examine what you want to happen; however, don’t plan to put it into action just yet. Continue to observe from your space in life. What you see could stun you as well as others. Tonight: At home.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

  • Reach out for those around you, but don’t be surprised at how someone or others in general react. Clear communication could be difficult to achieve under the circumstances. Wade through the many calls and messages. Tonight: Swap war stories.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

  • Deal with finances directly. More confusion than you can believe surrounds a risk. Try to see through the immediate excitement. Tonight: Be with a loved one.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

  • You might be absolutely clear, but others just don’t get it. You still feel empowered. Do your thing and worry less about those around you. Tonight: As you wish.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

  • Knowing when to step back from a problem might be important. You’re getting another’s slant on a situation. Do nothing. Tonight: Stay close to home.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

  • Certain details involving a partnership might not be revealed just yet. Walk with care through problems, never losing sight of your long-term objectives. Tonight: Where the gang is.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

  • Though you believe you know what you are doing, you might not have the whole story. Worry less about interpersonal relationships. News could have serious implications. Tonight: Work late.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

  • Instinctively you know what you need to do. Take your time if you feel that something is off. Detach from the immediate and take an overview, if possible. Seek out experts. Get the facts. Tonight: Follow the music.