Horoscopes

For Monday, Aug. 23, 2004: Your strong will punctuates your year. Your high energy could often develop into frustration if you aren’t careful. Often, you have a clear idea of what you want and need while others don’t seem to get the message. If you are single, you will meet people easily. Carefully check out a person before you hook up. If you are attached, be sensitive to your sweetie. He or she has to deal with your moods and frustration. Dialogue more.

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)

  • Be willing to clarify, research and get facts. Many will spread gossip or half of the story, not intending to cause problems. Tonight: Listen to a favorite piece of music.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

  • Others will give back a lot if they are indulged. You might want to put on your creative-thinking hat for answers. Tonight: Avoid another’s tantrum.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

  • Others keep messing you up. Pull back and watch, listen and discover what might be going on. Family, property and investments remain key. Be careful with racing around at home. Tonight: Follow another’s lead. Go out.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

  • You strongly present your point of view. Some people, especially daily associates, might back off. Facts and the true story will come out. Tonight: Careful, you could be accident-prone.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

  • Your creativity comes out every time you stumble into a fiasco today. A loved one, child and/or risk might be causing you more problems than you need, but you need to solve the issues at hand. Tonight: Practice saying “no.”

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

  • You might be tempted to raise the roof and carry on. It might be better to clearly state your point of view with the least amount of energy possible, then pull back. Tonight: Avoid getting into trouble.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

  • You experience a full range of emotions. Question and verify what you hear. Tonight: Don’t stand on ceremony.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

  • What you want to do might be in direct contrast with what your budget can handle. You might throw a tantrum or be upset, but be realistic. Tonight: Pay bills.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

  • The Moon in your sign should make your day a piece of cake, but it might only help to prevent a disaster. A boss or authority figure makes demands. This person could change his or her mind at the last minute as well. Tonight: You need a break.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

  • Vanish. Disturbing news impacts your mood. Trust that you don’t have the whole story and will not for a while. Tonight: Cocoon.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

  • A close associate keeps throwing you out of kilter. If you can, try not to depend on this person for now. Think “long-term.” A meeting could be excellent but slightly chaotic. Tonight: Find your pals.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

  • You might not believe what a partner or associate does, says or believes right now. On the other hand, at one point, this person does make sense. Separate your personal feelings from your work. Tonight: Out late.