Horoscope for Aug. 8

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) **** Keep reaching for what you want. You might need to take a class or do some type of workshop. Travel and foreigners could play into the scenario.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) **** Deal with a partner or loved one directly. You might think you know what this person is going to say, but you will be wrong.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) **** Deal with someone as directly as possible. You might want to lie low a bit and let others do most of the initiating or talking.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) **** You might need to make some time to run errands or do other important activities. You could be overwhelmed by everything you need to get done.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) **** You might be hard-pressed to follow your routine. You typically are a dedicated and responsible sign. Make it OK to be a little frivolous and less rigid.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) *** If possible, stay close to home. You will be able to get past a hassle or two just by being there. You might be surprised by someone’s response.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) **** You might want to see a situation from a different point of view. Open up a conversation and allow yourself to have greater give-and-take with others.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) **** You might want to rethink a decision more carefully, especially as it appears to have monetary implications. Try to move past a problem.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ***** You’ll sense that the weekend is approaching. In fact, you might have taken off for the day and will be heading to a favorite summer spot.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) *** You could feel a bit off. In fact, you’ll find that you are happiest with your own company at home or off doing some kind of solo activity.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ***** Friends surround you. Be supportive to those around you, but your agenda might require someone else’s interest or involvement.