Horoscopes for Aug. 9

For Friday, Aug. 9

This year you could be more detail oriented than you have been in many years. Others might find you to be fussy. If you are single, you could attract someone who is emotionally unavailable. If you are attached, the two of you could get into petty squabbles.

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)

•••• Whatever you feel and do, you feel and do with a great amount of intensity. Use it well. Tonight: Out with a friend.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

•••• You might be quite determined to have someone hear your version of what is happening. You will do nearly whatever it takes in order to ensure that you are heard. Tonight: Join friends. Make it light and easy.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••• You could be overwhelmed by an unexpected and costly problem; you might not be sure which way you want to go. Check out alternatives, and others will respond well to your inquiries. Tonight: You need to let off a little steam. TGIF!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••••• You could be taken aback by a personal matter, and perhaps you might even feel left out. You will funnel your frustration into a form of overindulgence. Tonight: Hang out with a pal.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• You would like to see a situation develop in a more positive way; however, you also need to express your feelings. Tonight: Treat yourself well.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••••• You tend to spend a lot of energy on getting what you want most. Start taking action. Tonight: Know what you want, and then make it so.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• Much is going on behind the scenes. You will have a strong sense of what is happening; however, if you become too inquisitive, you could cause a problem with someone you look up to. Assume a holding position for the present moment. Tonight: Make it an early night.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••••• You might be dumbfounded by how everything seems to tumble into your lap. You know how hard you have worked, and now everything seems to be falling into place. Tonight: Whatever knocks your socks off.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

••• You might be ready for a change, but the question remains: Is everyone else? Tonight: Say “yes” to an offer.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•••• Keep looking at what is happening. Seek out an expert or two to trigger new ideas or to give you feedback. TTonight: Out late.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••• When an associate becomes pushy, you might wonder what is going on. Tonight: Make and return calls.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• You could be taken aback by someone’s behavior. This person is likely to be a new friend who is expressing his or her caring in a way that you might not get. Tonight: Celebrate the weekend!