HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021: You have focus. You are determined, hard-working and creative. Adventure appeals to you, and yet you value security. You’re not afraid to commit. You are an excellent friend to others, always loyal. This year is more light-hearted and sociable. You might explore pleasing changes to your appearance, your routine or where you live. Others might seek your advice this year.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Today’s New Moon is the time to think about how you can improve relations with your kids. Meanwhile, do you give yourself enough playtime versus worktime? You need creative outlets. Tonight: Chatty!

This Week: Work to improve your health.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Each New Moon is a time for resolutions. How can you improve your relationships with family members and where you live? Tonight: Focus on home and family.

This Week: Enjoy entertaining diversions, sports and fun activities with kids.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Think about how you communicate with others. Are you a clear communicator? Do you listen to others? How can you improve? Tonight: Learn something new.

This Week: Redecorate and entertain.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Today’s New Moon is about money, cash flow, assets and wealth. Do you take care of what you own? Do you respect your assets? What do you need to get rid of? Tonight: Think budgets.

This Week: A busy schedule with short trips, errands.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): This is the best day in the year to take a realistic look in the mirror. How can you improve the image you create on your world? New hairstyle? Wardrobe change? Weight? What changes will make you feel better about your image? Tonight: Makeover ideas?

This Week: Shopping and buying beautiful things.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Think about your hidden agenda — not only your hidden agenda, but also your spiritual values and the things you think about in the dark. What values guide your life? Are your values worthwhile? Tonight: Solitude.

This Week: High energy! Shop for wardrobe goodies.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You are a social sign, and today the New Moon offers you a chance to think about how to improve your relations with casual friends, acquaintances and groups to which you might belong. These are important connections for you. What can you do to make them better? Tonight: Schmooze.

This Week: Take a breather. Cocoon.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): At times we are all judged by parents, bosses, the police or VIPs. Today you are aware of your relationship with authority figures. What can you do to improve these relationships? Meanwhile, are you headed in the life direction that you want to go? Tonight: You are noticed.

This Week: Enjoy friendships and groups plus physical competitions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Use today’s New Moon to think about what further education or training you can get that will improve your life. Furthermore, what travel can you explore or enjoy that will enrich your life? Right now, these issues are important to you. Tonight: Explore!

This Week: Others admire your ambition.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Today’s New Moon urges you to be aware of anything related to inheritances, taxes, debt or shared property. Don’t overlook things or be slapdash. Roll up your sleeves and take care of loose details so you feel more confident about these areas. Tonight: Check your finances.

This Week: Travel and expand your universe.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Today the only New Moon opposite your sign all year is taking place, which is the perfect time to think about how you can improve your closest relationships. These relationships matter to you. What can you do to enrich these relationships? Tonight: Listen sympathetically.

This Week: Passions will run high! Watch your budget.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): This might be the best day of the year to ask yourself how you can be more efficient and effective in everything that you do. How can you work harder and smarter? Meanwhile, what can you do to improve your health? Tonight: Get organised.

This Week: Focus on partners and close friends.

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