Horoscope: Aug. 15

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The clarity you have now will lead you to make sound decisions. You breezily compartmentalize information that comes your way. This ability is a rare gift.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The different questions you have is a good indication that you are resisting the truth in some way. Why don't you want to hear it?

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). People want to be near you now. Be aware of those around you and the popularity you might wield with them.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). This is one of those days when you actually think about what else you would be doing if you weren't such a mature person.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The emotions run hot around you. The words spoken from a defensive person will be more extreme than the person actually feels. Calm people are more likely to be sincere.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You will get your needs met without any kind of aggression whatsoever. You'll do what feels right.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). If you have someone to whom you are willing to confess the foolish things you do, then you love and are loved.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). A culture is being created around you. Maybe you're not entirely thrilled with it, but you'll look back later and call these times "the good old days."

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). People say they don't need drama in their lives, but they sure do love to buzz about the drama in other people's lives. Your own interesting tidbits will get plenty of attention now.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You're in another one of your curious and experimental moods. Avoid concrete promises, and stick to the sparkling fantasy of vague notions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You're constantly filtering your thoughts. Some rejected thoughts will wiggle out of the pile and back into your consciousness. You'll file them differently this time around.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your mind is in expansion mode. It's like part of you is working on inventing the new language you will be speaking in the next phase of your life.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 15). Your love is returned! This will start your new solar cycle off on a harmonious note. You're getting really savvy in your financial, political and professional dealings. September sees you in the ultimate negotiating position. October is pure fun. You'll grow through taking personal responsibility in November and May. Sagittarius and Aries people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 24, 38, 1 and 18.