Horoscopes

For Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004:

Those with birthdays today: You often do not see others as they are. You prefer to put people in a more positive light. You could be disappointed as a result, because not everyone will meet your standards. Refuse to be depressed. Refuse to risk financially or emotionally before you see the total picture. Be willing to ask for feedback if need be. If single, date, love and enjoy, but avoid a formal commitment this year. If attached, understand that you aren’t seeing your mate clearly. Try to understand. Work on listening. Aries presents new insights.

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 could be a lot touchier about a personal matter than you realize. Separate that issue from the immediate. Brainstorm, network and let your mind wander. Tonight: Nothing is for sure.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

  • You are pulled between personal and professional demands. As a result, you might clam up and say little. A partner gives you yet another perspective. Tonight: Vanish if you can. You need some time off.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

  • What you hear could be subject to change. Keep your eye on the big picture and your objectives. Tonight: Let your imagination choose.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

  • At times you can be hard on yourself — like today. The worst part is that others demand high performance from you, which could be hard to achieve. Tonight: Try to get home at a reasonable hour.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

  • Leave a nagging feeling behind and move forward. Let others present different ideas, and work with them. You might be putting someone on a pedestal. Tonight: Rent a movie.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

  • A meeting, associate or key friend might let you down. Accept what is happening. Others will pitch in and help. Tonight: Let a key person share his or her feelings.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

  • You sometimes push way too hard, and as a result, you cocoon and vanish. Reach out and share more of what is going on with you. Let your imagination rock and roll. Tonight: Say yes to an invitation.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

  • You push hard to accomplish enough so that you can call it an early weekend. Tonight: Work late.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

  • Use your ingenuity at work and personally. A key partner could be a bit jealous or withdrawn. Be sure to include him or her. Curb a tendency to be in every which direction. Tonight: Paint the town red.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

  • You could be overly serious or more anchored than you would like. It might be time to separate your funds from another person’s. Let it go. Tonight: At home; order in.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

  • You have a way of confusing others, especially when you flow with your mind and imagination. Be sensitive to friends and associates. Tonight: Out and about.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

  • Expenses could prevent you from doing what you would really like to do. Be willing to say no. You might be making more out of a situation than need be. Tonight: Write down some of your ideas.