HOROSCOPE

FORECAST FOR FRIDAY, August 8, 2008

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Intensity is the name of the game. New beginnings become possible if you allow others the space to act. No question about it, your creativity bubbles up out of the blue. You have answers, and others seem to sense this. No general announcement needed. Tonight: You are hot stuff.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Make it your pleasure to enjoy your life more. Others present you with a myriad of options. Consider yourself the kid in the candy store who cannot get enough. Enjoy every moment. Tonight: Tension could build if you have too many expectations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You see much quite quickly. Recognize just how much you can accomplish if you relax. A partnership might be more important than you initially realized. Investigate a new option that comes from a brainstorming session. Tonight: Easy does it. Get extra R and R.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) You might want to understand what makes another person tick. The best way would be to engage this person in a creative, fun discussion. Imagine where he or she is coming from. New vistas open up. Tonight: Well, act like it is Friday night.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Are you still in the mood to be close to home? Do not allow others to distract you from your goals and wishes. You might be challenged by a family member. Can you deal with what is coming down? Only you can answer that. Tonight: At home.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Express your concerns about a problem. You might not need to solve the issue, but start by loosening up the airwaves. You could be surprised by what the end results are. Listen to your inner voice. Think before you react. You just might be overly sensitive. Tonight: Speak your mind.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Listen to your instincts with finances, and do not let yourself get talked into something you might later regret. Investigate options with an open mind. Playing it conservatively might be very smart. Tonight: Your treat.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You come from a basic premise, and that is "me first." Most people are like that all the time, so don't be embarrassed. A problem could happen when dealing with a boss. You might want to evaluate the issue from the other side. Tonight: Lead the weekend celebrations!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Step back and take your time. You might not be comfortable with news that heads your way. Don't worry; your ability to overcome a problem is beyond anything you might imagine. Just stop and visualize. Tonight: Vanish while you can.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You might want to see a relationship differently. A whole lot of news heads in your direction. You are lucky and will know how to interpret the facts properly. Tension builds with a partner. Tonight: Togetherness works

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You might be asked to go beyond the call of duty to handle a situation. You will respond positively, assuming that you are fortunate enough to be asked to do this special task. If feeling pushed, do say so. Tonight: In the limelight.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Look past the obvious when dealing with others. Perhaps what isn't said could be more important than what is said. Pretend to be a psychologist, and walk in another person's footsteps. Be an investigator as well. Tonight: Take off ASAP.