Today's Horoscope
By Holiday Mathis
Thursday, August 11, 2005; Page C13
ARIES (March 21-April 19). There is work to be done and you're the one to do it. Keep in mind that "work" comes in many forms. Some people sit and think for a living. Some people listen for a living. Your work today falls along those lines.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Money and how to handle it is the theme. Don't blame yourself for financial problems. Instead, get educated. Priorities must shift again in order for you to be comfortable. What others think is most important may not be for you.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Travel isn't idyllic, but all the little snags and snafus make it interesting. So if you do go, be patient and flexible under unpredictable conditions. Danger appeals to you, too. You don't have to play it safe -- just play it smart.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). A break from the pressure is what everyone needs. Be playful! In order to capture the attention of that wonderful someone, you must take your turn when the spotlight comes around to you.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). With much frenzy and hoopla, you finally get where you're going. You rethink your approach because so much energy is going into what should be a simple task. It could be that your team is no longer optimal for what you need to get done.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your childlike spirit of curiosity emerges, endearing you to friends and family. But by evening, you feel cranky. Try and figure out what it is that bothers you so much, and find a way to build immunity to it.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You are starting to realize that you've only scratched the surface of a relationship. There are deep, fascinating, unconscious layers that impact you on a day-to-day basis. Continue your quest for truth.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your various moods are triggered by things that only make sense to you. Today, you vacillate between being sincerely wacky or frivolously solemn. Loved ones are crazy about you however you choose to feel.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Because you take responsibility for your own decisions, you feel empowered to do what you want. Let others run their own show, too. Procrastination leads to half-baked results. Get it done ahead of time.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Though life flows simply when you're operating alone, love will provide a challenge you didn't know you needed. People are open to your affection, and you have plenty to give. You'll receive tenfold.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Concern over money will soon seem silly -- that is, unless you still don't have a plan. If you do, have more faith in your plan. Let friends influence you by introducing you to something hip and trendy.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Someone may have an unflinchingly critical review of your work. The fact that people give you serious attention is a plus, no matter what they actually say. You are able to learn from every situation.
TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (August 11). You explore your outrageous side this year! Impulsive moves are lucky for you because your intuition is completely charged. The next 10 months feature a financial high that can only continue if you prove to yourself that you are a good steward of your earnings. Fantasy comes to life in December. Love is charmed with Gemini or Libra. Your lucky numbers are: 10, 6, 3, 20 and 44.