Horoscope for August 7, 2018

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Gemini.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You will be persuasive dealing with groups and friends today because you are patient and diplomatic. This is why you can rally your troops and set them marching! People will look to you for leadership, which is nothing new because you are a leader.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Sometimes ambition is pushy and off-putting. Today, however, although you are ambitious, you aren’t off-putting. Au contraire! You will do everything with skillful means. This is why you will be successful in achieving your objectives and getting others, especially bosses and parents, to agree with you.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

The prospect of traveling for pleasure totally appeals today. You want to get outta Dodge! You want adventure, a change of scenery and a chance to learn something new and meet fascinating, different people. Yeah!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You will be skillful if you have to take the helm in any discussion regarding inheritances or how to divide something like shared property. You will be firm, persuasive and yet reasonable and charming. (You’re so smooth.)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Recently, you might have felt annoyed with partners and close friends. Today, however, you can put a new spin on it and instead of seeing what annoys you, you see and remember what it is about this person that you love. Why were you attracted to them in the beginning? These qualities are still there (somewhere).

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You will be bold and direct at work today, especially if you’re delegating work to others; nevertheless, you will do it with courtesy and charm and no one will resent this. They will gladly do as you request because you will take the right approach. Style is everything.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You are in your element today! Enjoy schmoozing with others. Anything to do with the theater, the arts or any kind of social occasion will be a winning choice for you because you are energized, charming and yet very much in command. Oh yes.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You will know how to get your way when dealing with family members today or dealing with family business. Your persuasive skills are excellent and you are prepared to go after what you want. However, because you will use a softer, diplomatic approach — you will succeed. (One always catches more flies with honey than with vinegar.)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You will be successful in your communications with others today, especially in discussions with siblings, relatives and neighbors, because you will find the right balance. You will be aggressive and forward enough to go after what you want, and yet, you will be pliable, pleasant and reasonable so that others will agree with you.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You want to buy something beautiful today. Perhaps it’s something classy that you think will bring you status and respect. Possibly, you will also feel inspired to give money to a worthy cause, people who are less fortunate than you. This is your highest choice.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You are powerful today. You are able to come on strong, and yet at the same time be smooth, seductive, convincing and influential. What a killer combo! Use this wonderful influence wisely to advance your own cause. What do you want to achieve?

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

A secret love affair will be a passionate choice for some of you today. Others will choose to work behind the scenes in an effective, smooth, accomplishing way. You can definitely get stuff done today because you’re in the zone.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales (1966) shares your birthday today. You have a unique personality. You are dignified, analytical and perceptive. You are also emotionally sensitive, considerate and kind. This year it’s time to think success, power and money! Oh yes, it’s a year of harvest and major achievements because you are reaping the benefits of the last decade. You will taste power and leadership in all your relationships. Get going. Make it happen!