Daily Horoscope
Friday, August 20, 2004
Moon Alert
We have the All Clear to shop or make important decisions today until 9:30 pm EDT.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Say as little as possible at breakfast today. Keep the energy down. Ditto riding to work. People are a bit withdrawn as this day begins. ("Talk to the hand.") However, as the day progresses (as days are wont to do) things lighten up considerably. By evening -- you're ready to party!
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Don't expect cooperation from others at work. Not this morning. In fact, bosses and authority figures are a bit demanding. People are critical. Jokes are boring. Coffee is stale. Fortunately, things pick up as the day wears on. By evening, fun and romance look promising. Whee!
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
You might feel a bit glum this morning. Sort of lonely. "Nobody loves me." And on top of this, "I'm broke." Hmmm -- cash strapped and personality challenged. Not good. By evening, the Moon gets in sync with the Sun, and things suddenly feel better for everyone. More nachos?
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
This is not a good day to talk to parents. It's also not a great day to have heavy discussions with family members. People will just rain on your parade. Oh, they'll mean well. (Family always does.) But they've got their own pet theories about why you're not rich and famous. (Boring!)
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Feelings of self-doubt might cloud your thinking today. You feel fleetingly lonely, depressed and ignored by your agent. And they spelt your name wrong again. (People can be so insensitive.) However, you'll carry on stoically, nobly, head held high, ignoring the indifference of others. (Sigh)
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Somebody might have opinions about how you spend or hoard your money. (Who's hoarding? Can't a person plan for a rainy day?) Someone older, and definitely more negative has opinions about everything this morning. Enough already! Only positive thoughts. Puleeze.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Avoid parents, bosses and authority figures this morning. Sometimes people are so dreary. What it all comes down to is this: Oscar Wilde was right. People aren't good or bad. They're either charming or tedious. You don't do tedious. At least, not without a lot of effort.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Delays and restrictions connected with publishing, the media, higher education, travel, medicine and the law (how we left anything out?) give you pause this morning. (Little furry ones.) Fear not. The Moon is about to enter your sign for the weekend. Yay! Today -- just cope.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You might feel a bit broke today. Your money is going out faster than it comes in. Actually, this is always how it works. Sometimes you can ignore it and just laugh at up; other times, it can get you down. This morning, it gets you down. By this evening -- you're laughing again. (Go figure.)
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Don't expect too much from conversations with friends and partners this morning. Ditto for talks with the boss. If you feel someone is critical, or ignoring you don't give it another thought. The entire world feels that way this morning. Just a little. It's gone by nightfall.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Sometimes you just have to suck it up and bite the bullet. Deal with messy details about taxes, debt, credit, loans and shared property. You might not be happy with how responsibilities for someone are being handled. What is not resolved now, will be by February.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Parents find it easy to criticize children this morning. Lighten up! Negative talk over breakfast is a terrible way to send anyone off into the big, cruel world. It's hard enough out there, without worrying about displeasure at home. Be loving.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actress Joan Allen (1956) shares your birthday. You're very imaginative, courageous, and you love to explore new avenues. Frequently, something (perhaps a secret) in your past motivates your present. At heart, you are quite serious. You're also thoughtful, empathetic and kind. You understand how others feel. Increased solitude this year allows you to learn something important.
