Daily Horoscope for Friday, August 8, 2003

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 5 A. M. until 12 noon EDT today.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Let's not forget what this month is all about, dear Aries. It's about you expressing your creativity. It's about you expressing your love of life. It's about romance, good times and entertaining diversions. Existing relationships blossom; new love can enter your world. Hubba hubba.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is the time of year for you to make your home and your family scene more beautiful and more harmonious. Be generous to family members. Be generous to yourself. Buy beautiful objects for your home. Similarly, it's a wonderful time for real estate investments. (Shee!) Count your blessings

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This is a busy month but it's a fun month, too. Short trips, increased reading and writing, conversations with siblings and relatives all combine to give you an exciting schedule. Don't stay at home. Get out of bed. Sharpen and hone your conversation skills.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This is a good time for you to think about earning money. It's also an excellent time to settle major financial deals. You finally know (hopefully) what you want to do about shared belongings and joint property. This is also a good time to buy beautiful things for yourself and for loved ones.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

It continues to be all about you. People are attracted to you now. This can help you with some important decisions you have to make. After all, in a major way you are beginning to dismantle much of what you have created in the last decade. (You're preparing for something.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You definitely need rest and relaxation now. Your time in the Sun will come. Now is the time to look back over the last year to determine what you want to be different in your new year ahead. Talk to others about your hopes and dreams. Their feedback could be helpful.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Relationships with friends, groups and clubs are important right now. Lots of good tips and hints come to you through others at this time. (Carry a notebook.) At a deeper level, what you're grappling with is your long-term dreams for the future.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is one of the most powerful months of the year for you, dear Scorpio. All eyes are on you. Don't be afraid to demand the advantage. You've earned it. You can really set your career in motion now. Romance with someone older or more established is also likely.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Continue to concentrate on plans for dealing with foreign countries, hatching publishing ideas, advancing your education or figuring out how to have an adventure. You want something more out of life right now. That's good. Everything begins with the germ of an idea.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

It's time to decide what is yours and what is not. Then you know where you stand. Three planets greatly favour your ability to acquire wealth and holdings plus your opportunity to benefit from the wealth or holdings of others. You win. You get the loot.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

All these Leo planets are teaching you more about yourself and how you relate to others now. You are natural net worker. You see the world as a global village. The trick is to know how to handle your one-to-one relationships as well. (Ah, there's the rub.)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You're very keen to work now. You want to feel proud of your accomplishments. If you work for money, you want a decent salary for what you do. Either way, you want a sense of fulfillment and happiness from your daily efforts. (And why not?)

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Dustin Hoffman (b.1937) shares your birthday. Because you are versatile and multitalented, it's sometimes hard for you to know what you want to be when you grow up. You do so many things so well! You are responsible, conscientious and always prepared for the job at hand. Fascinating choices present themselves to you this year. Choose wisely.

Daily Horoscope Friday, August 8, 2003