Horoscope for August 4

This year, you open up to a more easygoing lifestyle. You socialize and network a lot more. You also might feel that someone could be deceiving you, or someone is deceiving you. You might not believe it. Be as realistic as possible. If you are single, you walk into a very exciting relationship, perhaps after several romps with different people. If you are attached, your charm works wonders; you also need to give more of yourself.

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 might want to defer in order to buy some time. Revisit a goal to see if it is still important to you. Tonight: Let someone else choose.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••••• You feel as if you can do no more. Truth be told, after a brisk walk or some other break, if you focus again, you will energize and find a solution. Tonight: Take care of yourself.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••••• Your creativity soars, but curb a tendency to spend or take a monetary risk. This act ultimately will backfire, though your optimism soars very high. Tonight: Think “early weekend.”

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••• You could be more frustrated than you are aware. You might want to head in a new direction or do something very differently. Tonight: Head home.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• Keep communication flowing. Someone who often has pulled the wool over your eyes appears once more. Tonight: Speak your mind.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• You might want to try a different suggestion or way of dealing with funds. Still, you seem to be sorely tempted to spend, especially if the expense involves education, travel or music. Tonight: Your treat.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• You could have nearly too much energy for your own good. How you dispel this unusual vitality could be important. As the hippies said: Make love, not war. Tonight: All smiles.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•• Take a timeout, knowing it will be a very short one. Stretch and try to understand where someone is coming from. Tonight: You don’t need to share with anyone.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• A meeting sheds new light on a problem or situation. Still, there could be a distortion involved, whether you realize it or not. Tonight: Where the fun is.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• You cannot escape notice, no matter how hard you try. This is the reverse side of being so responsible. Tonight: Burning the candle at both ends.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• Make an important call to that person you don’t see enough. Know what is happening behind the scenes at work or within a key group you are involved with. Tonight: Try a new restaurant or nightspot.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• Deal directly with a partner, associate or friend. Your instincts evolve into psychic ability. Tonight: Continue an important conversation.