Horoscopes

For Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003.

Those with birthdays today: Hold on tight this year. You find partners to be unpredictable and their actions sometimes strange. Try not to pigeonhole others into certain images you have of them or to have expectations, and you will have an easier time. If you are single, a relationship could drop on you any day. This person could open doors. If you are attached, you will bond far more tightly with a loved one or friend as long as you let him or her have his or her opinions.

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)

  • It would be wise to research the right words to say before they leave your mouth! You could easily be provoked by what is going on around you. Tonight: Play it cool, for everyone’s sake. Try a stress-buster.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

  • You handle finances well, but right now you might feel as if everyone is sabotaging you in some way, shape or form. You might need to take a strong action in order to stay in control. Tonight: Pay bills.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

  • You’re happy-go-lucky. Keep on smiling, and you’ll get through the many hassles that a superior could toss at you. Your attitude draws many and helps others work out their issues. Tonight: Beam in what you want.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

  • Take your time and go into your memory for answers. Read between the lines and do needed research. Your vision of what is possible could change your perspective. Tonight: Get a good night’s sleep.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

  • Keep looking to the long term, and you will greet success. Aim for more of what you want, not allowing others to interfere. The unexpected occurs with financial matters. Tonight: Visit with your friends.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

  • Take charge, as others seem to fall apart. You might not totally understand what is workable, but you will come to a quick conclusion or decision. Tonight: Work late.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

  • Be honest if you’re stressed out and cannot keep up the pace. Others will pitch in. Remember, you don’t have to carry the whole burden by yourself. Tonight: Mow the lawn or chose some other active chore to work off stress.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

  • Where you thought you really understood a child or new loved one, you discover otherwise. You could be quite shocked by what comes up for you. Tonight: Take time with a favorite loved one.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

  • You might want to defer to others, as you sit in a state of confusion trying to figure out what’s what. You also might be inordinately pressured by a family member. Tonight: Go along with another’s request.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

  • What you say could easily be misinterpreted. You might want to consider what needs to happen within an important relationship that often tests your patience. Tonight: Get some exercise.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

  • The key lies in your creativity, but not in your risking. Consider your financial options. You still might discover an even better route. Tonight: Let off steam.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

  • * Extremes punctuate your behavior. Where someone thought he or she might know you, you give reason to question this idea. Tonight: Happy at home.