Horoscopes

For Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2003. Those with birthdays today: Express your imaginative qualities in a positive manner. You could easily find yourself going overboard financially and emotionally. Exchange ideas and brainstorm frequently, especially about money, business and career matters. If you are single, someone could knock on your door any day. If you are attached, you will find that your relationship improves in direct reflection to how open you are.

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)

  • You might be hard-pressed to say “no” to another’s heartfelt request. You could be uncomfortable with a loved one’s desires and need to cut your expenditures. Be willing to express your needs here. Tonight: Treating doesn’t need to be expensive.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

  • You might try to turn a situation around. Your laughter might cause someone close to feel a bit inadequate. Be sensitive to this person and his or her feelings. Tonight: Say what you think.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

  • You might be most effective working behind the scenes. You will be able to change another’s opinions more easily in a quiet way. Someone might share too much. Tonight: A night for you.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

  • Meetings provide strong support and help you create more of what you want. Laugh and relax in the company of someone else. You find that a positive attitude helps you with nearly anything. Tonight: You are the action.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

  • Establish your presence at work. You might want to lie back and have a leisurely discussion, but that attitude ultimately won’t work. “Take charge” needs to be your motto right now. Tonight: A must appearance.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

  • What might not have been as clear as you would have liked becomes clear as a bell through a talk. You can find your way through a barrier or a restriction. Tonight: Follow the music.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

  • You want to work as a team to get the job done. Your ability to come to a clearer understanding can make all the difference in what happens. Tonight: Hook up with a very special friend.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

  • Defer to a friend or partner. You are likely to be delighted by what you hear. Loosen up. Sometimes you get too uptight. Tonight: Caring abounds.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

  • Someone’s bright idea could give you more work to do, but as you do the research, you’ll find solutions that please you. Tonight: A must show.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

  • You’ll see more going on than you anticipated. What someone reveals could initially have your head spinning. A partner will reveal more of him- or herself. Tonight: Opt for closeness.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

  • Your home life could point you in a new direction. You need to know more and understand where a loved one is coming from. You could be delighted by what a partner shares or what might be going on. Tonight: Anchor in.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

  • * Reach out for a friend or someone you care about. Reaching an understanding with this person could happen if you decide to back off your position and listen. Tonight: Talk away.