Today's Horoscope

MOON ALERT Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 2:15 a.m. until 9:15 a.m. After that the moon moves from Aquarius into Pisces.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

You might identify with people today because of their idealism (or is it your idealism?) Be careful about charitable activity involving others because you might be confused. You might see things in very idealistic terms. It's best to keep your feet on the ground.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Certain aspects of your private life might be public today. Unfortunately, the truth of these details could be cloudy. People might even believe something about you that is not true. Be very clear with others about your stance on issues and what you are doing, especially with authority figures.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Don't fall for some cult system or cult figure today because this is very easy to do. Take everything with a grain of salt if you're excited about discussions about politics, religion and racial issues. Things are confusing and misleading. (Certainly they are not as rosy as you might think.)

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Be careful making important decisions about inheritances, insurance matters, taxes, debt and shared property. All is not as it appears. In fact, ideally you should avoid making important decisions about these areas. Postpone them for another day when you can trust your facts and your sources.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

When talking to friends and partners today, if you think something fishy is going on, it is. Many people are confused about things today. Others are duplicitous or outright lying. Ironically, even you might be a victim of self-deception. When you don't know who to trust, do nothing.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Although it's good to help others and co-operate with people at work, on the other hand (you have different rings) don't be a martyr for anyone and don't fall for crocodile tears. An element of confusion and deception is present today. Everyone feels it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Disappointment in love might follow euphoric expectations. Everything to do with romance is up and down and confusing because you have Vaseline on your lens. Meanwhile, parents should be extra vigilant with children, especially regarding chemicals, poisons and dicey food. Be sure you know where your kids are.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Conversations with female relatives, especially mothers, might confuse or mislead you. You will probably sense this intuitively. If this is the case, trust your gut instincts. Often your body knows something before your rational mind will admit it. Weird but true.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Because you are so empathetic today, you will pick up the feelings of people around you as if you were an emotional sponge. Since this is the case, be careful about hanging around negative people! Similarly, be careful of alcohol and recreational drugs.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Guard against spending too much money on some kind of luxury that is irresistible. It's easy to kid yourself today and to talk yourself into spending money in a way that is, frankly, unwise. Don't be a sucker with your hard-earned cash.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You feel unusually empathetic to others today, which is why people might come to you with their problems. Or you might want to discuss your problems with someone else. Either way, keep things light. It's easy to kid yourself and others today. (It's just what it is.)

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Relationships with others are actually quite dubious today because it's easy to misinterpret what they want or say and vice versa; others can misinterpret you. That's why this is good day to just goof off and enjoy yourself. Postpone important decisions until tomorrow.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY

Actor Martin Sheen (1940) shares your birthday. You're so courageous, adventurous and idealistic, you will even face danger in your quest for higher knowledge and answers. Your belief in yourself is what makes you tick. You feel strongly protective to loved ones. You always want to protect the underdog and rescue those in need. In the year ahead, you will begin an exciting new cycle. Open any door!

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Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition August 3, 2012 D8