Horoscopes

For Sunday, Aug. 1, 2004. Those with birthdays today: You could easily hurt others’ feelings, especially those people you value so much. You are a warm, caring and loyal friend. Pick your words carefully when expressing your feelings. Express your emotions before they develop into anger. Take up a new sport or regimen that will help you handle your high energy. Your finances peak in the next few months, but so does your spending. You enjoy carousing and visiting with family and friends even more during the holidays and afterward. You easily could buy a new car or some other item that makes you smile and enjoy your life more. If you are single, your magnetism is undeniable. A friendship could develop into a special relationship. If you are attached, allow more friendship into your bond.

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)

  • Gather with friends, but don’t be surprised if a conflict of interests occurs. Someone close might throw a tantrum, but what he or she really wants is your attention. Tonight: Let the caring flow.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

  • You might want to go out and visit with friends or an older family member. Head out early, as a relative clearly wants you around. You don’t want to deal with his or her tantrum. Tonight: Make it cozy.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

  • How you express yourself with someone at a distance could make all the difference in how you relate in the future. You’ll make more friends with a soft attitude. Tonight: Make it OK to do something very different.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

  • You are determined to have exactly what you want and will not tolerate any interference. Someone might be trying to interject some logic. Play it conservatively. Tonight: Let another person treat.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

  • Others push hard for what they want. The big Lion might have had enough, and lets others know it. You have a way of shocking associates when you do lose your temper. Tonight: Among the crowds.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

  • Swallowing your temper might not be the healthiest way of handling your feelings. You might want to have a private discussion with someone you respect in order to get his or her feedback. Tonight: Think “tomorrow.”

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

  • An amorous friend might preoccupy your time. Be careful about not leaving out a friend or key person in your life. Be imaginative and let everyone understand how much you care. Tonight: Love the one you are with.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

  • A parent, boss or superior could be quite touchy and difficult. You could resent what you are hearing. As a result, you will pull away and join a special loved one who you trust and enjoy. Tonight: Go for togetherness.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

  • What others do might be more interesting if you just flow with the moment. In fact, someone at a distance could be quite provocative. Hang out with those who are easygoing. Tonight: At a favorite haunt.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

  • Your fiery side comes out with a close associate or loved one. You don’t need to agree, but you also don’t need to act like a volcano. Try being more nurturing with those in your life. Tonight: Be docile.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

  • Your strong will and personality could draw a very harsh reaction from a special friend or several associates. What they criticize you of is their own problem. Be gentle. Tonight: Ask, and you shall receive.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

  • Continue to lie low. Exercise or do whatever you need to do to work through stress. Understand that you could be accident-prone if you are in your head too much. Use care around breakable items. Tonight: Vanish.