Horoscopes for August 4
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cole Sprouse, 34; Dylan Sprouse, 34; Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, 45; Barack Obama, 65.
Happy Birthday: Take the high road and be the one to enlighten, awaken and revive those around you who have lost their way. Your output of love and generosity will elevate you as much as it does those around you. Don’t be silent; be the leader you are and the one to make a difference. Your numbers are 7, 12, 22, 25, 31, 36, 48.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
Emotions, overindulgence and social settings can lead to arguments. Don’t mix business with pleasure. Being honest is honorable, but there’s a time and place for it. Control your Aries fire and put yourself in your opponent’s shoes before you decide to invalidate someone in front of friends, associates or family. Sometimes kindness and understanding are the better choices. 3 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Take hold of your feelings before you go out the door. You’ll tend to overreact today, offering bold and brazen opinions to those you encounter. Take a moment to calm down and to change your demeanor to suit every situation you encounter. Read the room instead of trying to take it over without considering the consequences. 3 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
Pick up the pieces and put them back together the way you want them to be. Stop letting negativity and upset take over when practicality and common sense are necessary. Put your energy into smoothing out any rough edges in your personal life and to focus on what’s truly important to you. A positive move will make a difference. 4 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
Tread lightly when dealing with others. Stick to the facts, offer kindness and understanding, and keep an open mind when listening to others, and if that’s too difficult, look inward and do a little self-help work. Sometimes taking care of your own issues first helps you feel more compassionate toward others. Now is not the time to burn bridges. 2 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Stretch your imagination, learn from your mistakes and turn your ideas into a reality. Place your energy where it has the most value. Set your emotions on the back burner and put your ego aside. It’s time to make a difference and to connect with those willing to walk beside you. Choose your words wisely and your actions with restraint. 5 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
A change may tempt you, but before you make a move, take a closer look at what you might lose. Reach out to someone you trust to tell you the truth and suggest alternatives. Patience is necessary if you want to avoid backtracking, and too much of anything will be your downfall. Keep your life simple and actions doable, and maintain a positive mindset. 3 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
You’ll be pulled in different directions, all of which need consideration. Partnerships, routine and schedules will require fine-tuning and a lifeline of their own. Don’t neglect what’s right in front of you -- the friends, family and associates looking to you for answers. If you let your mind wander, you’ll find the words to defuse fury. 3 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Brainpower is your weapon. Size up situations and think matters through. Refuse to let anyone pressure you to make snap decisions or to allow them to take control of your life. When your comfort zone is under fire, know enough to walk away and rethink your best way forward. Use your memory and golden touch to distance yourself from harm’s way. 3 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Put everything in context and do what’s best. Don’t put yourself in harm’s way physically or where relationships are concerned. Proceed with caution and charm. Walk away from manipulators, and don’t depend on others to do things for you. Your strengths come from being clever when it comes to how you earn your living and run your household. 5 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Take care of yourself, your reputation and your future. Invest more time and money in upgrading your skills and qualifications and connecting with people who can help you get ahead. Refuse to let minor setbacks and competition derail your plans or your position. Focus on the here and now and the best way to get what you want. 2 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
If you want control, be prepared to follow through. Opportunities are apparent; if you don’t take advantage, you won’t get a return. You are overdue for a change, so buckle up and see what’s available, but don’t gamble -- what you encounter will be good and bad. Know the difference, especially when dealing with new acquaintances. 4 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
Having proper eating habits, exercising and staying away from people or situations that could lead to illness or injury are best avoided. Use your intuition, memory and common sense, and say no to poor choices and bad influences. Choose pastimes that are geared toward learning and building your brain, not brute force. 3 stars
Birthday Baby: You are energetic, methodical and entertaining. You are adaptable and opportunity-driven.
1 star: Avoid conflicts; work behind the scenes. 2 stars: You can accomplish, but don’t rely on others. 3 stars: Focus and you’ll reach your goals. 4 stars: Aim high; start new projects. 5 stars: Nothing can stop you; go for gold.
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