HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, August 6, 2021: You are skilled with business and practical matters. You are also a spiritual person. People find it easy to get along with you because you are gracious, diplomatic, warm and friendly. This year certain aspects of building and construction will be important to you. Perhaps literally, or perhaps because you will introduce more structure into your life. Get busy!

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Social plans might suddenly change today. You might encounter a cancellation to an event, or perhaps instead you might get an unexpected invitation. Meanwhile, guard against sports accidents and accidents with your kids. Be vigilant! Slow down and take it easy. Tonight: Keep your eyes open.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your home routine will be interrupted today, because small appliances might break down or minor breakages could occur. It could be as minor as burning the toast at breakfast, or you might have a domestic argument or worse. Patience is your best ally today. Tonight: Be patient with parents.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Pay attention to everything you say and do today, because this is an accident-prone day for your sign. Be extra careful jogging, walking, biking or driving. Slow down and be mindful and aware. Think before you speak and act. Guard against knee-jerk reactions. Tonight: Do what you can to keep everything smooth and happy.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Keep an eye on your money and your possessions today, because something unexpected, out of the blue, could impact your assets. For example, you might find money or you might lose money. Be wise and guard what you own against loss, theft or damage. Tonight: Take care of what you own.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22): Today the Sun is in your sign at odds with unpredictable Uranus. This could encourage an argument with someone. It might make you overreact or be impulsive and say or do rash things that you might later regret. It also might encourage accidents. Tonight: Be vigilant and stay chill.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 22): Today you might feel restless and at odds with things around you. You might not know why, but you have that feeling that you’re waiting for the other shoe to drop. Relax, there is definitely a restless influence out there. Tonight: Stay calm and take it easy.

LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22): Something unusual might take place today with a friend or a group. You might suddenly meet someone unusual, which in turn leads to a very different situation. Or you might have difficulty with a friend and the friendship might end. Your interaction with a group might go sideways. Tonight: Be tactful.

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): This is a tricky day with authority figures — parents, bosses, teachers, VIPs and the police. They might suddenly do something that catches you off guard. Or you might. You also might feel like lashing out or rebelling against any kind of restriction. Never underestimate the power of courtesy. Tonight: Stay calm.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Travel plans might suddenly change today. Perhaps they will be cancelled, or perhaps you suddenly have to travel. Likewise, school plans might change. Something unusual and unexpected connected with the church, libraries, universities or the Government might occur. Tonight: Stay chill.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Stay on top of things today. Make friends with your bank account. Something unexpected could impact shared property or anything that you own jointly with others. Lovers’ quarrels might erupt today, especially about intimacy. Tonight: Patience.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Relations with partners and close friends are challenging today. Someone might be demanding. You might be demanding. Things might change so fast that a relationship might end. Or maybe you will have a little tiff — nothing to worry about. Tonight: Stay calm.

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): Your work routine will have some surprises today. Computer glitches, power outages, staff shortages, something unexpected will impact how you do things today. This could be an accident-prone day for your pet, so be alert! Tonight: Work.

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