Horoscope for August 1, 2009

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)

•••• Your adventurous spirit signs you up for a hike or another type of excursion. A friend is involved somehow. Tonight: Break new ground.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

•••• Don’t allow a child or friend to impact your mood. Relate to others individually. Your words do have an impact, allowing more creativity and energy. Tonight: Dinner for two.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••••• Others have many ideas, and you are overwhelmed. Reach out for someone at a distance and let go of worrying about a controlling partner. Tonight: Sort through messages.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••• Focus on a hobby or project, which might be getting ready to go to the beach. Enjoy today’s opportunities. Tonight: Squeeze in something physical, even if it is just a brisk walk.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••••• You keep coming up with new ideas, perhaps confusing others. Are these ideas for today, or for the near future? Forget what you should do. Tonight: Make the most of the night.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••• Screen your calls. Stay close to home. Everyone needs a break. Get through some must-dos in order to free yourself up. Tonight: Hang close to home.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••••• Keep discussions open. Don’t stand on ceremony with others. Your instincts prove to be right-on with a child or new loved one. Tonight: Visit with friends. Catch up on news.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••• Your possessive side emerges. Think through your attitude toward a child or loved one. One of you could be quite brusque. This doesn’t serve anyone. Tonight: Your treat.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• Confusion or a nebulous quality surrounds a talk, call or meeting. You could easily tumble into an upsetting misunderstanding. Tonight: Just be yourself.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• You could be out of sync and controlling. Look at others’ reactions. Curb a tendency to overspend or invest in what seems like a great idea. Be a financial cynic. Tonight: Keep your own counsel.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••••• Zero in on what you want. True to the Aquarius sign, you value friends and will opt to get together with some of your pals. Tonight: Where the action is.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••• You jolt others far more than you realize. Your humor and generosity come out. You have the ability to approach situations individually, adding to the comfort of others. Tonight: A must appearance.