Today's Horoscope

MOON ALERT We have the all clear today to shop and make important decisions. The moon is in Leo.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

It's Thursday and we are definitely over the hump of this week. Thank goodness. It was a tough beginning but from here on things become much easier. By contrast today is playful, flirtatious and fun-loving. Enjoy!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

This is a lovely day to entertain at home. Invite the gang over for barbecue. It's also a good day to pursue real-estate opportunities. Discussions with family members, especially females, will be upbeat and probably mutually generous. Ka-ching!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

This is a wonderful day to shmooze with others because your communication skills are in top form! Obviously, it's a great day for those of you who sell, market, teach, act or write for a living. Not only are your words smooth and diplomatic, your thoughts are happy!

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Business and commerce are certainly favoured today. In contrast to earlier in the week, now is the time to strike! Act on your money-making ideas. Look for ways to find a better job or make money on the side. Work-related travel is likely.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

The moon is in your sign today dancing beautifully with lucky Jupiter. You wanted more? This is a lovely day to shmooze with others because people want to be in your presence. Your enthusiasm attracts others, which makes sense because enthusiasm is always contagious! (Thankfully.)

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Work alone or behind the scenes today to get the best results. You won't mind this because you're feeling remarkably content with yourself and the world around you. Even though you're pulling strings from behind the scenes, you can promote your good name among your peers.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Enjoy the company of friends and groups. Discussions about publishing, the media, anything related to travel as well as higher education, medicine and the law will be particularly upbeat, rewarding and positive. Lovely opportunities could materialize out of the discussions. Fingers crossed.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Aspects of your private life are suddenly public today but you won't mind because you come out smelling like a rose! Others might discover your generosity or your ability to encourage others to work together for the benefit of society. Well done!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You'll love to travel anywhere today. You'll also love learning something new. It's a relief to find that you have the support that you feared you might not get. All is well. In fact, partnerships with others are a source of joy today. Join forces with someone -- don't go it alone.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Gifts, goodies and favours from others can definitely come your way today. It's as if the universe has decreed that you should be blessed. Don't shy away from this. Accept what is offered to you with gratitude. Good day to discuss how to share something or to settle disputes about shared property.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Relations with partners and close friends will be very warm and rewarding today. Something will occur that seems to expand your world. You might decide to go on a vacation. You might be introduced to a new romantic partner. Something makes you feel very warm and expansive in your dealings with others.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Others are supportive at work, which means today will go much more smoothly for you. What a relief. You might find a better job, better duties, or at least, get praise or perhaps a raise because others think highly of you. Ah yes, there's no time like the present.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY

Director/screen-writer/deep sea explorer/inventor James Cameron (1954) shares your birthday. You have a seductive quality about you that makes people listen to you, indeed, they will follow you! You're not afraid to be different; in fact, you sometimes flaunt your colourful independence. You have a strong drive to accumulate power and maintain control. In your year ahead, you will find that your focus is on partnerships and close friendships.

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Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition August 16, 2012 D4