Horoscopes

For Wednesday, Aug. 2

Those with birthdays today: You often understand what others don’t. Having others not listen and toss boomerangs in your path could be relatively frustrating. Knowing when to pull back and say enough is important. You could appear cold and think that key people are deceiving you. But you might be experiencing an issue with your perception. Have you put this person on a pedestal? A little sprinkle of reality could prevent disappointment. If you are single, a relationship waves hello this year. You see life with renewed vigor. If you are attached, your bond warms up with care and attention. Let down your barriers. You could be unduly stiff. SCORPIO reads you cold.

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)

Upheaval helps you understand what needs more work, as long as you don’t overreact. Extremes mark your decisions, especially financially and with a key partnership. Tonight: Work as a team.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Others react strongly to those around you. The unexpected occurs in meetings and/or around friendships. A family member could be unusually difficult. An emotional situation weighs on you. Tonight: Go along for the ride.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

An easy pace helps you toss work and pressure aside. You could want to try something in a totally different way. Think in terms of gaining insight into what makes you feel overwhelmed. Tonight: Easy does it.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Your creativity points you in a new direction. Your emotions run high and have an impact. Your imagination helps you relate to the many different people in your life. Tonight: Pretend that there is no tomorrow.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You come from a fundamental point of view when basics and security are involved. Treat funds with caution. A partner could be provocative, challenging you to go to a new level. Tonight: Anchor in. Could you be overly serious?

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

A talk proves to be valid and dynamic. You will allow more creativity to float up. Associates and friends seem to present challenging situations. You could come up with another way of finding solutions. Tonight: Talk up a storm.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Expenses could be overwhelming. You might need to reverse your direction or do something totally different. You could be evaluating new possibilities. Tonight: Don’t go overboard.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You make waves, as you can tell by others’ reactions. Think in terms of gain and growth. Your lively ways draw strong results. Smile your way through problems. You have what it takes. Tonight: Say yes.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Understand what might be going on with someone who is close to you. Detach and try to imagine what it is like to walk in this person’s shoes. You easily could be surprised. Tonight: Easy does it.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Aim for more of what you want. Sometimes you are overwhelmed and think you cannot deal with everything a partner or key associate is throwing at you. Tonight: Find your friends.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

* Others look to you for advice and leadership. The fact that you are confused or look at others without complete reality colors your situation. Others could be touchy and difficult. Tonight: A must appearance.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You might believe there is another way. Finding it might be a different story. You and others will benefit from turning a dream into a reality. Someone in your daily life rains on your parade. Bah humbug! Tonight: Try a new restaurant.