Born today, you can sometimes be a little too aggressive for your good. This aggression is borne of a desire to take charge, to see things progress at a pace that suits you, and to steer the course of events in a certain direction. You must always remember, however, that while your ideas about what should be done, and how, will be shared by many, not everyone will agree with you -- either in theory or in practice. You will certainly encounter your share of conflict as you progress through life. You are likely to shine at one thing, yet you will insist upon learning about a great many others. You are not the kind to think that only one line of endeavor will satisfy you throughout an entire lifetime.
You have a strong and abiding interest in all things domestic. Hearth and home are never far from your thoughts, and you derive a great deal of inspiration, motivation and passionate meaning from your ties to family and loved ones. You are never happy to go it alone.
Also born on this date are: Wilt Chamberlain, basketball player; Kenny Rogers, singer; Kim Cattrall, actress; Count Basie, musician; Aubrey Beardsley, artist; Melvin Van Peebles, actor; Clarence Williams III, actor.
To see what is in store for you tomorrow, find your birthday and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday star be your daily guide.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can learn something from a partner or co-worker that will come in handy many times in the future. You'll be eternally grateful!
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Not everything will pan out the way you hope, but you should be able to respond to the unexpected or undesirable in very positive ways.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're not likely to win over your critics by doing what you plan on doing. If it's praise you're after, you must make a few changes.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's a good day to look at yourself more closely than usual. What you see will give you reason to dig even deeper for some hidden answers.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The help you have been expecting comes to you from a surprising source and sends you off in a surprising new direction.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What begins as a solo activity quickly becomes a group effort as others realize that you're onto something good!
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- When others hear what you've been up to, they are likely to react in one of two ways -- the minority response is preferable by far.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You needn't give up all your secrets. Keep some things under wraps, and you'll be able to intrigue your audience for much longer.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to change your plans for the day once a friend gets in touch and requests some after-hours assistance.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll have trouble knowing what another is thinking, so you should continue on your way without overanalyzing things.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not have your priorities entirely in order. What happens late in the day proves that some adjustments are needed.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're likely to begin something that, if you allow it to take control of you, will lead you down a very unusual path.