August 12, 2013

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Love is illuminating. Someone who loves you can help you see what's so wonderful about you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Processing the complexities of the day will require that you integrate your thinking and feeling sides. In the end, you still might not know what to make of it, but you'll be better for trying.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Do you feel as though you're stuck in traffic, bumper to bumper as far as the eye can see? Use this time to reflect and contemplate where you're going.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) "Take the high road" is often good advice. But right now, rising above a situation will only allow others to get away with bad behavior. Don't be afraid to speak up.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Being under pressure from others to change does not facilitate that change. In fact, in many cases it will inhibit it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Everyone needs attention, and you're due for some concentrated, special care. Hold on, because it's coming.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Stepping into a cool creek on a hot day is sublime, but those well-polished rocks are deceptively slippery. Don't forget to step carefully in situations where your desire for pleasure might make you a little heedless.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) Peace of mind has been hard to find during these hectic days, but don't forget that serenity isn't a wild butterfly that you have to chase with a net. If you sit still long enough, it will land on your shoulder when you least expect it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You like to make sure that people are emotionally ready to receive you before you enter a situation. Your social graces will come in handy.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Don't play emotional hide-and-seek with your loved one, even if it feels as though this person is counting to a hundred with closed eyes. Gently ask to talk things out instead of trying to dodge the issues and go undetected.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Some people approach conversation like they are a dentist and it's time to pull a few teeth. Avoid these people now.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) You have a strong desire to improve your relationships and therefore will be inclined to experiment.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 12) The next six weeks will bring luck in matters of transportation, education and the development of new skills. Situations surrounding your home life will improve in September allowing for ease in other areas of life. Romance sparks in October. In January, you'll switch places with someone you admire. Scorpio and Sagittarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 20, 1, 22, 38 and 11.