Horoscope, Friday, August 10, 2012

The moon moves from Taurus into Gemini, creating the perfect blend of work and play. And when it’s time to play, the approach is all-in. Novelties will have appeal, and so will the latest trends in food and entertainment. Gemini moon energy is up-to-the-minute and loves to share information, too. Tonight’s conversations will not disappoint.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll be a leader. Instead of handing people the job, let them come up with ideas and solutions on their own. They’ll work harder to execute those kinds of solutions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). “Grab the bull by the horns,” they say — but they forget that the bull usually has other ideas. Hang on to your bucking bronco. The rough ride of late is about to calm down, thanks to your steadfastness.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Kindnesses done to others in the distant past will come to fruition in kindnesses done to you in return. Be prepared to reap some much-needed help from the good deeds you’ve sown.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). This is not a zero-sum game in which your success comes at someone else’s expense. There is an expense, but it can’t be absorbed by anyone but you. You’ll pay your own way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll talk about multiple subjects with so many different people that you may find that you forget whom you told what. It will help you to slow down and reflect on it tonight.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You are so busy with life now that you might feel like you’ve run a triathlon. Good news from an unexpected place will reenergize you and get you back into the swing of things.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The journey you’re on requires both drivers and passengers, and you are versatile enough to be either one. You’ve been at the wheel long enough; slide over to the passenger side and relax.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You have a great deal of social control today. You’ll set boundaries for what you’re willing to accept from others, and then you’ll encourage them to go wild within those boundaries.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Maybe you don’t remember last night’s dreams, but they likely were filled with unfamiliar or vaguely familiar faces. In some way, you are far from home, but you’ll make your way back through the course of the day.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Though you’d like to be led by someone strong and able who has been there before, what you hoped to gain through the guidance of a teacher, you’ll find in a book or tutorial for a fraction of the cost.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There are options you’re not seeing because the people around you don’t see them. Instead of agreeing to the same reality, be different. The universe is counting on you to be different.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You have a mighty purpose today: to make people smile. You cannot underestimate the good such a purpose can do in the world, and you will achieve your aim.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 10). You have the best kind of fun this month: the kind you make yourself. Friends help, though. What you do purely for kicks could wind up being profitable in September. January features the study of a different culture. Family connections bring adventure in December. A romantic proposal in June is stellar. Virgo and Aquarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 35, 25, 4, 18 and 9.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: ARIES: You’ll be the one who stands out (in a good way) and grabs the attention of a highly compatible someone. TAURUS: Romantic movies can be bad for love, setting up unreal expectations. What happens naturally when you’re not expecting anything at all will be much better. GEMINI: Sometimes all it takes is one pivotal event to bring people together. Such an event could happen Saturday night. CANCER: Quality time together won’t happen unless you make it happen. LEO: To bring excellent romantic fortune, say a prayer or make a wish for the one you love. VIRGO: The power of touch makes a lasting impression, however casual and friendly that touch may be. LIBRA: Take pictures. There’s something about the next 48 hours you’ll want to remember. SCORPIO: Be impractical. Your status as a romantic is in danger of waning. SAGITTARIUS: Dance, skate, zip line. The more physical you are the more attractive you’ll be. CAPRICORN: Music plays a key role in your love life. AQUARIUS: Your friends would thrill to know of your experiences, but don’t kiss and tell. PISCES: Your strong sense of purpose will solidify a relationship.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Gemini’s sparkling wit is the perfect pairing for Leo’s bigger-than-life charms. And with the sun in Leo and the moon in Gemini, this combination performs much like a comedy duo this weekend. Gemini plays the straight man to Leo’s banana antics. This all occurs in a rather understated and mutually endearing way. They learn to trust each other as they go for the laugh.

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