Horoscopes

For Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004. Those with birthdays today: Be inventive with investments and purchases. You will find that your ability to break out of the box in your thinking helps you a lot. Be more upbeat with partners and associates in general. If you, you will meet people with ease and feel much at home with them. If attached, you two will gravitate toward your home, making much more time together

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)

  • Share some of your dreams with that special someone, and see what happens. You’ll find that his or her responsiveness increases tenfold. Two heads work better than one. Tonight: Go back to being a duo.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

  • Others seem to be much more in the mood to talk and socialize. A child and/or lover becomes chatty. You have a delightful time visiting with friends or a loved one. Tonight: Go out. Choose the most fun invitation.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

  • Sometimes you find that your mind and your projects go in separate directions. Just be careful when working with dangerous machinery. Tonight: Play it easy.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

  • Your inventiveness and creativity come through no matter what you do. A friend expresses strong feelings. Romance flows, if you want it so. Spontaneity works. Tonight: Paint the town red.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

  • You know when to cool your heels and slow down. Such is the case at the moment. You might have taken on a bit too much. Tonight: Stay close to home.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

  • Express yourself in a positive, strong manner. You could be delighted by a partner’s or loved one’s unexpected gesture. Your energy is high. You are quite a force to be around. Tonight: At a favorite spot.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

  • Spend a little on yourself, perhaps to spruce up your image — join a gym or have a massage. Sometimes you are so busy helping others that you forget yourself. Pamper yourself as you would a loved one. Tonight: Treat yourself first, then others if you want.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

  • The Moon in your sign makes you a force to be dealt with. Don’t stop or hesitate. Your unpredictability mixed with your imagination only adds to your popularity and enjoyment of those around you. Tonight: Give up the word “no.”

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

  • Read Libra and consider following the same path. You and/or a family member are likely to create some form of uproar at home. Try not to take others personally. Tonight: At home, please.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

* Show others just how well the Goat knows how to enjoy him- or herself. Wherever you are, a celebration seems to break out. Tonight: Leader of the gang.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

  • Others seek you out. You can be sure you’re in the limelight, though you might prefer doing something else. Be inventive with a purchase. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

  • If you stretch and walk in someone else’s shoes, your actions might surprise you. Sometimes you think you understand, but you really don’t. Tonight: Be where your imagination can wander.