Horoscopes

For Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2004. Those with birthdays today: Finally, you head in the direction you want. You have unusual charisma and charm, though sometimes you attract people who aren’t as clear or as evolved as you. You make a great first impression and instinctively know what to do and when. If you are single, you will meet people easily and crave a homey relationship in which you spend a lot of time alone together. If you are attached, your relationship will benefit from your positive attitude and willingness to change. Be patient with your sweetie.

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 get a whole different impression of a work-related matter today. In the next few weeks, your creativity will be enhanced. Make it your business to find solutions. Tonight: Forget that it’s Tuesday. Enjoy.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

  • You are surrounded by affection and caring — be it at work or in your personal life. Be sure not to lead on someone you care about only as a friend. Tonight: Curl up at home with a favorite pet.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

  • You are graced by more effective communicating. Be careful, as you might throw a party at home to a roommate’s or partner’s dismay. Tonight: Wherever you are, the party is.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

  • You might want to spend some money on yourself, whether it is to spruce up your looks or give yourself a present. Tonight: Buy a plant on the way home.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

  • Mercury moves into your sign, adding to your expressiveness. You get a positive response just walking into a room. Be more aware of your magnetism, and use it to zero in on what you want. Tonight: Take a midweek break.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

  • Use care when meeting new people in the next few weeks. Others might not be all that they appear to be at first. Also, your feelings could be more sensitive in general. Tonight: Your home is your castle.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

  • Mercury moves into a position in which it draws what you want. You meet new people who could be instrumental to your life’s path. Tonight: Get together with your pals.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

  • Your public appeal seems to become much more positive. As a result, others go along with your ideas, especially those involving money and career. Tonight: Treat someone to a good time.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

  • You are all smiles. You feel that you can accomplish a lot. Emphasize communication with a loved one at a distance or plan a minivacation in the next few weeks. Tonight: Just ask.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

  • A partner or associate feels unusually generous and caring. Don’t say “no” to his or her offer! Open up and express more vulnerability with a key person in your life. Tonight: Be mysterious.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

  • Others seem unusually attractive, whether they are new to your life or not. Develop even more sensitivity toward others. Tonight: Where the crowds are.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

  • Keep your public image up. You find it much easier to be diplomatic and resourceful in the next few weeks. Tonight: Work late. Dinner out.