Horoscopes

For Monday, Aug. 16, 2004. Those with birthdays today: Financial wheeling and dealing takes up a lot of your time this year. You very well might want to go out on your own and establish an independent business. Late winter you become much more social and happy. If you are single, within six months of your next birthday you will meet someone with whom you enjoy yourself. If you are attached, your relationship could get into trouble over money. Seriously consider having separate accounts. VIRGO challenges your ability to handle details.

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 are in work mode, but you might be distracted by a disturbing insight or two. Don’t get miffed. Concentrate on what you can do. You’ll accomplish much more if you focus on one item at a time. Tonight: Work the night away. Worry less.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

  • When a snafu occurs, you jump right over the issue. You have the gifts of creativity, energy and intelligence working together. Tonight: So what if it’s Monday night?

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

  • Stay on the conservative side, especially regarding investments, property and domestic matters. You easily could be overwhelmed by the demands in your life. Tonight: Home is where the heart is.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

  • You’ll have the right words no matter how chaotic a situation becomes. Keep communication flowing, even if you find someone reactive and most unpredictable. Tonight: Hang out with a friend.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

  • Deal with finances directly. You have a strong sense of what you want, where you are going and what you want to accomplish. Tonight: Pay bills.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

  • You accomplish a lot despite flak or interruptions from others. You are able to concentrate, and you have great ideas and the energy to follow through. Tonight: Whatever makes you happy.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

  • Knowing when to do nothing helps you ride the waves today. In fact, if you can vanish, all the better. Do work that doesn’t require the help of others to complete. Tonight: Vanish. Don’t even answer the phone.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

  • Success brings you to a new level. You achieve success with groups and meetings. Once you have energized others, you will be surprised by how efficient you can be. Tonight: Network away.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

  • Others look to you to take charge. You might not want to, but you handle responsibility well. Investigate the possibilities that revolve around your work. Tonight: A must appearance.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

  • Detach and don’t get involved with a problem. The more distance you obtain, the greater your success. Tonight: Let your mind relax.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

  • You cannot handle a partner, so don’t try. Your happy ways draw many, but others are so sure they are right that you cannot get a word in edgewise. Tonight: Deal with your finances.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

  • * Others run with the ball, and you have little to say. Stand back or be prepared to pull out. Your lively personality comes out, whether you lie low or not. Honor who you are. Tonight: Go along with plans only if you want to.