Horoscopes

For Monday, Aug. 25, 2003:

Those with birthdays today: You have certain goals that you will want to meet. Many of you will choose to spend some quiet time thinking and evaluating. Your creativity emerges at work, though you might be attracted to some offbeat interests as well. Avoid going to extremes. If you are single, you could meet someone at any given moment. If you are attached, your relationship will warm up from taking special time away together. Leo reads you cold.

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)

  • What you see might not be what you get. Verify everything you hear, and know that there could be a white lie around. Be your cynical self. Tonight: Ever playful.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

  • Someone’s suggestion might seem like a great idea, but it could easily fall apart. Your ability to see past the obvious makes quite a difference. Take time with a family member. Tonight: At home.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

  • You might want to carefully think through a problem. You aren’t getting the whole story, but your intuition is coming through for you. Follow your instincts. Tonight: Catch up on a friend’s news.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

  • A partner might not be playing it straight. In fact, he or she could be bluffing him- or herself, too. You could easily find yourself in a state of confusion. Tonight: Your treat.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

  • Someone might be pulling the wool over your eyes. Get more in touch with what you want by doing some soul-searching. Your point of view might differ considerably from an associate’s. Tonight: Beam in what you want.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

  • Knowing when to step back could help you feel more comfortable. Clearing out what is going on behind the scenes will take some skill. Listen to someone’s feedback at work. Tonight: Get some extra sleep.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

  • Listen carefully to a loved one. Your ability to read between the lines makes a huge difference. Aim for more of what you need and want professionally. Tonight: Where your friends are.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

  • Take charge at work. You might be a bit off-kilter with what is happening on the home front. Your leadership can and will make all the difference in what goes on in the office. Tonight: A must show.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

  • Read between the lines with a boss. You also might want to observe more with others. You will learn a lot from a partner who discloses key information. Tonight: Out on the town.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

  • Others come toward you. Your job is to listen and decide which way to respond. A partner gives you key feedback; work with this person as a team. One-on-one relating takes you in a new direction. Tonight: Say “yes.”

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

  • If you feel confused, you might decide not to make many decisions. Lie back some and let others run the show. You don’t always need to be on top of a personal matter. Tonight: Out and about.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

  • The unexpected occurs when you least expect it. You might ponder what is being said for quite a while. Pace yourself and decide to clear out as much work as humanly possible. Schedule a long-overdue checkup. Tonight: Put your feet up.