Born today, you are a creative and ambitious individual, and you know how to put your talents to work to further any cause that you embrace. You understand that you cannot do most things entirely alone -- simply because your plans are so large; you are able, therefore, to fire up those around you and persuade them to dedicate their time and energy to those plans that you have put forward. You are not always successful, but what gives you the advantage is that you recognize the need to start small with other people whose ideas, as far as you are concerned, are as valid as yours. You may do great things in your lifetime, but whatever you do you're likely to be remembered.
You call it like you see it, and you rarely if ever beat around the bush. This is true in your work and in your private life -- and especially where love is concerned. You don't like to play games with those with whom you become involved; when it comes to romance, you tend to wear your heart on your sleeve.
Also born on this date are: Barack Obama, U.S. president; Cole and Dylan Sprouse, actors; Louis Armstrong, singer and musician; Elizabeth, Queen Mother of the United Kingdom; Billy Bob Thornton, actor and director; Richard Belzer, actor and comedian; Roger Clemens, baseball player; Percy Bysshe Shelley, poet.
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.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You see things differently today, perhaps because of what has recently happened to you, and perhaps because of what you know will soon happen.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may wake to find that things are very different from what you expected today -- but new trends are still likely to work in your favor.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You don't have to worry about navigating unfamiliar territory today; you will benefit from information provided by previous travelers.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Take nothing for granted today. Look at how someone close to you is handling a certain situation and take a leaf out of his or her book.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Keep your emotions in check today. Realize that there are situations over which you have no control. Productive adjustments can be made.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Any changes made today are sure to be profitable to you in some measure -- though you may not score the gains you had originally hoped for.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you do today is likely to be judged on more than just its seeming merits. The situation is far more complicated than you had guessed.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Something you had started can only be stopped by you and you alone. There are some who are eager for you to see the light in this regard.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What you can do you must do today -- especially when you understand that you will be helping those who cannot help themselves.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Key issues can be addressed directly today, though not everyone is likely to listen. Still, you can begin making measurable progress.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your know-how and common sense enable you to succeed where others have failed in the past. This can prove a memorable day.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're going to have to jump through a few hoops today before you begin to benefit from an idea that has long been taking shape.