HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, August 20, 2020:

Imaginative, courageous and fun, you empathise so much you must be careful not to self-sacrifice this year. Allow yourself the very best that there is, and laugh about the past. This year is a discovery year, with stellar recognition. If single, you search for ecstasy with another, which sometimes turns into escapism. Few can keep up with you. If attached, your joyful bond is unbreakable. TAURUS is as loyal as they come.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Now is a good time to keep up with regular medical checkups. Taurus, ruler of sound and hearing, is accented. Listen carefully. Casual conversations or podcasts about health — overheard — coincidentally offer useful information. Tonight: Catching up with an old friend.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Romantic needs are evolving. Today initiates some unexpected developments in love, perhaps a change in the status of a relationship. Practical expression of your creative ideas, perhaps involving a project that you love, makes this a cycle of contentment. Tonight: Dance like no one’s watching.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Today brings family matters and heritage to your attention. Home improvements, genealogy or real estate transactions can be involved. This is an intense pattern. Your workload is heavy, but much can be accomplished. Tonight: Extra responsibilities involving a family member.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The day starts quietly and then gets faster and faster. Pace yourself and your priorities. Your monetary prospects should improve dramatically. This pattern has been dubbed “the millionaire’s aspect”. Make the most of opportunities for gain today. Tonight: In pure disbelief.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22): Excessive generosity could create a pitfall now. An old obligation is completed or a purchase is finalized. You seek to balance career goals with family life. A change in the status quo is coming. Let matters evolve. Tonight: All will be well after a period.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 22): Today ushers in fresh enthusiasm and a desire to begin new projects. Business travel is likely. Remember to get both sides of every story. Sort through the facts and finalize decisions. Cheerfully demonstrate what you’re capable of. Tonight: A new professional status unfolds.

LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22): Be aware of how repeating habits and patterns affects your life’s path for good or ill. Examine the past if you want to know the future. Know that you can change your habits and patterns, and thus change your future. Tonight: Write it down — in stone.

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): A perspective on how you affect associates, what you can and can’t do with them, is a focus. Today also brings a renewed sensitivity to the ecological, economic and political issues that impact the quality of life for the masses. Tonight: Take the night off.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Self-reliant Sagittarius is forever dedicated to growth and expansion. Set goals to honour today and begin fresh projects. You are moving forward on so many levels. This is marvelous for travel and for overall decision-making. Tonight: Write a wish list for the year.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Your intellectual gifts are in top form. Relationships with in-laws or between grandparents and grandchildren will improve. Old wounds are soothed. It is an optimum time to pursue independent study or to enroll in educational programmes. Tonight: Quick, bright solutions to problems.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Mysteries and all kinds of research captivate you. This can involve communication with a spirit guide or a friendly ghost. Reflect carefully if you’re considering a career change. The day’s end brings contentment and a positive resolution regarding finances. Tonight: Giddy with relief.

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): Keep love expressions light and friendly. An old flame can reignite, but a past pattern is likely to repeat. Don’t rule out being friends with someone who is a generation (or more) older or younger. Tonight: Talk honestly with an old friend.

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