Born today, you are no stranger to trouble, and yet you don't go looking for it. Still, the kinds of endeavors and activities you prefer are the kinds that present risk, and those risks, in turn, may well turn into real trouble now and again. Fortunately, you have a rather unusual way of getting out of the trouble you find yourself in, a way that is often eschewed by those around you: You tell the truth. Yes, it's often that simple! You know just how far the truth will get you, and you take advantage of it again and again. Indeed, perhaps your greatest single success in life will be the direct result of telling someone -- or many -- the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
There may be times when identifying the truth becomes a rather subjective task, but what is most important is that you know, deep down, that what you are offering in word or deed is honest, genuine, and truthful. You are, after all, the one person you must please the most, day after day, and if you are displeased with yourself, disaster may result.
Also born on this date are: Cole and Dylan Sprouse, actors; Roger Clemens, baseball player; Barack Obama, U.S. president; Billy Bob Thornton, actor; Louis Armstrong, musician and singer; 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.
MONDAY, AUGUST 5
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll learn something new as a result of a project you are currently working on. Information comes to you from unusual sources.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're eager to enjoy another's company, and yet the opportunity is not likely to arise unless you manufacture it for yourself.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- There is something quite attractive about someone who knows more than you. Today is a good day to admit when you have been bested!
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Celebrations are in order, but take care to include everyone who has helped you get where you are and achieve what you have achieved.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be wondering if the timing is right, but if you don't experiment a bit you'll never really know. You have some wiggle room.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The devil is in the details; today you'll want to pay close attention to everything you hear and read, for just this reason.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be looked upon as something of a curiosity as you immerse yourself in a situation to which you are new -- and not entirely suited.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The plans you make will begin yielding results almost immediately once you put them into motion. When is the best time to start?
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Now is no time to let your guard down; you must use caution and be sure to protect yourself from threats you cannot see or hear.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Be sure that you engage your peripheral vision at all times today; being aware of what is going on all around you is essential.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can't really promise something to another unless you are sure you know what it is you are promising -- so avoid such a mistake today!
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Messages you receive may be couched in language that makes it unclear whether you are supposed to be on your guard. Do play it safe!