Horoscope

For Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2003:

Those with birthdays today: Creativity is your middle name this year. Much emanates from you — be it ideas, adventures or just intriguing interactions. You become more in touch with what you have to offer, and your confidence builds. If you are single, you tend to have your way with others. If you are attached, your relationship will build, though you do need to handle the finances. Sagittarius electrifies your energy.

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)

  • Though you might have a few words for different people, you feel more in control. The unexpected occurs, causing you to step back and analyze what is going down. Use your innate ingenuity. Tonight: Watch a movie.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

  • Dealing with certain people could be even more frustrating than usual. Stay with the people you can count on. Deal with others individually rather than as a group. Tonight: Be together.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

  • Others won’t hesitate to criticize you in their attempt to have you think like they do. Right now, avoid putting yourself in a pressure cooker. Bosses could be unpredictable and touchy. Tonight: Take a midweek break.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

  • You understand a lot more than you realize. While others could be touchy or even combative with information that you put forth, concentrate on what you want to get done. Refuse to push too hard. Tonight: Off to the gym.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

  • Others could be explosive. Allow yourself to steer clear of someone in your immediate circle. Use your creativity to clear off your desk and get past an immediate hassle or two. Tonight: Party.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

  • Keep reaching out to others despite what might be going on around you. Associates have an unpredictable style. You can snip and argue all you want, but the result will be a dead end. Tonight: Be smart. Do your own thing.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

  • Establish limits within your immediate circle. Stay clear of office politics if possible. Curb a tendency to overworry. Tonight: Hang out.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

  • Know when to risk. Emotionally, a situation could be provocative. Break patterns, and you’ll find that a creative endeavor benefits. Tonight: Forget either-or situations.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

  • You could get involved in a pressured situation. Refuse to get caught in the crosswinds. It might not be worth it. Use your strength. Tonight: Do what you want.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

  • What you hear might have you running for the hills. Rather than reacting, attempt to help revamp someone’s thinking by asking questions. Don’t be challenging. Tonight: Talk to a loved one.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

  • You could be causing yourself more of a problem than necessary. Rein in your finances. Examine more carefully the possibilities at hand. You cannot continue to proceed as you have been. Tonight: Hang with your pals.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

  • Take charge of a situation and move within. How you see others could be slightly distorted at the moment. You could feel quite pressured by what goes on. Let go of judgments. Evaluate later. Tonight: Kick up your heels.