Horoscopes

For Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004. Those with birthdays today: You might need to separate your personal finances from associates’ and partners’ funds. You will find that many disagree with your opinions. If single, work demands your attention, but your ever-social self emerges. Your flirtatious manner draws several suitors. Be careful and get to know your choice well first. If attached, you need to separate checkbooks, otherwise this “raw” spot could take its toll.

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)

  • Your fiery nature comes out when you are challenged. If you can, pull back and gather new insight about yourself. Talks heal, but they also could be volatile. Tonight: Acting like a Ram the whole way.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

  • As soon as you believe a matter is settled, there is a reversal. You could feel a bit crazy about what is going on. Don’t even try to get a consensus of opinion. Tonight: Coo with a loved one.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

  • You are definitely out of kilter, and others find out quickly. Visualize more of what you want, and seek professional opinions. Don’t voice judgments just yet. Tonight: Add more happiness to your life.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

  • You might be more vested in having something go your way than you realize. Although you think someone agrees, someone questions your decision or information. Tonight: Head on home.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

  • Money matters could quickly make you crazy, as others flip-flop back and forth, changing their minds. You could become most irritated. Tonight: Swap today’s war stories with a friend.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

  • You might be as much of a problem as an associate, but you cannot see that for all the tea in China. Differences of opinion could erupt into arguments. Tonight: Buy yourself something new.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

  • You could be upset by what you hear, but being upset won’t resolve the issue. Pull back, detach and pull out — if possible. Your reactions are very strong. Tonight: You finally get to let off steam.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

  • All the creativity in the world cannot make all the people happy all of the time. Just when you believe you have resolved a problem, you discover otherwise. Tonight: Vanish if you can!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

  • You seem to be in the vortex of a tornado, at home, work or wherever you go. Stay calm and make this your mantra: This too will pass. Tonight: Focus on work.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

  • You easily see all the different perspectives that surround you. You might attempt to reason with different individuals but have a difficult time calming everything down. Tonight: Relax to music.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

  • You appear to be in a push-and-pull situation where you cannot win. Rather than try to settle the issue, which very well might not be possible, get more information. Tonight: Rent a movie on the way home.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

  • Others seem just plain awry no matter which way you turn. You add your touch of unpredictability. Understand how reactive you are and how reactive others might be to you as well. Tonight: Listen to a partner.