Horoscopes

For Friday, Aug. 20, 2004. Those with birthdays today: Success results from communication and from reaching out to others. Reach out for others. You will feel better, and so will they. You might purchase a new item that makes you enjoy talking, driving or visiting more with others. This item could also be for your home. If single, you won’t be short of suitors, but be careful who you choose for your sweetie. This relationship could be intense — unusually so. If attached, go back to old-fashioned dating, romance and overnights away.

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)

  • Pick and choose your words with care, especially with a touchy person in your life. Right now, this person might be quite depressed. Tonight: Celebrate the weekend.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

  • Dig into work. Make a serious effort to clear your desk and return messages. Certainly, you don’t want to think about work at home or take it with you. Tonight: Easy does it.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

  • Your finances could hold you back from really letting loose. Symbolically, a Ford will get you to the same place as a Porsche. You don’t always have to go first class. Tonight: Kick up your heels.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

  • You might be causing yourself problems where there are none. Be honest with yourself: Are you projecting negativity? Get feedback from those who have known you for many years. Tonight: Head home.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

  • You might think you are telling it like it is, but your vision cannot take in all the details. Pressure builds in a conversation. You might be projecting some of yourself into what is being said. Tonight: Hook up with friends.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

  • Details that surround money and a friendship might make a situation very difficult. You aren’t going to get what you want right now. When you lend funds don’t expect them to be returned. Tonight: Balance your checkbook.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

  • Events surround you, and you have many choices. Someone who is key to you might need some extra time at the end of the day. Do your best. Tonight: Ask, and you shall receive.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

  • Maintain a low profile. Your instincts work with a boss or authority figure. You will gain financially by carefully checking out information and news. Tonight: Get some needed rest.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

  • Meetings, groups and crowds help you get what you want. You might manipulate a meeting to get the results you desire. Tonight: Could a partner be jealous?

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

  • Someone or several people could be quite difficult. You might want to bypass some of your advisers or co-workers. Tonight: Out on the town.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

  • Despite the fact that you don’t feel A-OK, you make a strong effort to complete your work. Others will chip in if you ask. Don’t hesitate. Tonight: Take off. If you can, split town.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

  • You might be disappointed by a loved one you really care about. Understand what is happening through a chat, perhaps later in the day. Tonight: Dinner for two.