Horoscope for August 14, 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)

•••• Speak your mind. Let others know where you stand. Your willingness to broker a cause or follow through on a commitment defines the next few days. Tonight: Join your pals at some local setting.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••• Your expenses could be out of kilter. Self-discipline might not happen easily. Look to a change in events and direction. Tonight: Stay within your means.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••••• You might be pleased as punch about what is happening. Remain in touch with your needs. Clear your desk. Tonight: Whatever you decide is perfect.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••• If you choose to be an observer more than a participant, you could have a difficult time deciding. Tonight: Listen to your sixth sense.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••••• Zero in on what you want. Open up to potential. What others seem inclined to encourage could be out of sync with reality. Tonight: Be where there are crowds.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• An ability to make a difference marks your actions. Others assume that you know what you are talking about. Tonight: Clear out of work ASAP, or ask associates to join you for an after-work drink.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••••• A leap of faith could have direct ramifications. Do needed research so you feel as confident as possible. You have the ability to empathize and understand others. Tonight: Read between the lines.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••••• Your demeanor and willingness count. A partner could play a pivotal role. Look at your demands, both professionally and personally, before taking on yet another responsibility. Tonight: Go with another person’s wishes.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

••••• Others take action and run with the ball. You find yourself pulled. Detach if you feel overwhelmed by everything you hear. Tonight: Just don’t be alone.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• Emphasize clearing out as much work as possible. Though you are optimistic about a money matter, it is clear that the final outcome is not in your hands. Tonight: A discussion is inevitable.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••••• Allow more creativity to come forward. Your way of handling a problem could be very different from many other people. Realize someone might be questioning your actions. Tonight: Cruise on out the door.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• On some level, you feel as if you are in a pressure cooker. Make this an early day or call in. You could be far happier with the end results. Tonight: Think “weekend.”