Horoscopes

For Thursday, Aug. 10

Those with birthdays today: You have a way or style that draws many to you. Relate on a deeper level with the special people in your life. Sometimes you reverse gears or distance yourself. Your independence is important as well. If feeling cornered, the Lion acts out. Curb wild spending. You might ask yourself what triggers these spending sprees. Learn to face your feelings directly. If you are single, you will long for a romantic, intimate bond. Often you find bringing a relationship to the point you want difficult. Nevertheless, a close bond becomes possible in 2007. If you are attached, recharge your relationship with plenty of one-on-one time. PISCES adores your depth and understands you.

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)

Step back. You will appreciate the break after recent events. You might not feel comfortable if you aren’t hands-on; still, you feel good vanishing. Allow others to do more. Tonight: Get some extra zzz’s.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Zero in on what you want. Meetings, crowds and friends prove to be lucky. You might feel that you need to make a choice between two people. Tonight: Where your friends are.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Take charge and understand your liabilities. You might want to handle a situation differently. Your high energy and ingenuity point you in another direction. Trust what is happening. Tonight: In the limelight.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Take an overview, and you’ll get results. You might say or do something a bit harsh for you. Be careful, as you could be a touch reckless. Dig into your creativity to find answers. Tonight: Relax to good music.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Let others make the first gesture. Though you might not totally love what is suggested, you have a basis to work from. Take care not to spend out of frustration. Your resourcefulness helps find another answer. Tonight: Dinner for two.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Others could be challenging, getting your ire up. You might say and do some things that you normally wouldn’t. Conversations are active and fulfilling. You finally understand where someone is coming from. Tonight: Say yes.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Pace yourself. You could be venting anger in a strange manner. Ultimately, what you are doing could be self-destructive. Take time to center yourself, especially if you are irritated with someone. Tonight: Choose R and R.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Your optimistic attitude helps turn around any problem. You’ll find answers. You are able to get past another’s anger or frustration. You don’t need to feel like you are juggling various interests. Tonight: Very playful.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Your instincts serve you well with the people you deal with. You will have a lot going on in your professional life. Yet you long to spend some quality time with family. You can do it all! Tonight: Be a couch potato.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You have the right words to deal with a difficult situation that comes in out of the blue. You might not be able to say no to a trip or special seminar. In-laws also might play a role here. Tonight: Music and eats.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Be aware of your spending. Someone might demand a lot from you. You might not be able to meet this person’s wishes. Make that OK. You are in the limelight. Tonight: Your treat.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Your smile is a winner. Though someone might be jealous and act out, you know how to handle the problem. Be gracious. Tonight: Whatever knocks your socks off.