Born today, you aren't always comfortable in social situations devoid of any real function; mingling with others merely for its sake doesn't hold much appeal to you. You want to get something done when talking and sharing ideas. You can be quite sensitive and keenly aware of what others think of you -- or so you assume. The fact is that you often mistake what others say about you and believe the worst, when in fact what has been offered is nothing but complimentary. Others who know you well find fault with this particular trait -- but that's about all; your friends and enemies alike recognize you as an upstanding, well-meaning, loyal individual.
You weigh a problem very carefully before devising a solution for it -- and even when you have decided what you must do, you are perfectly willing to change your mind should evidence point you in a different direction. You are always thinking -- and always behaving according to what your considerable intellect tells you.
Also born on this date are: John Stamos, actor; Bill Clinton, U.S. president; Matthew Perry, actor; Coco Chanel, designer; Orville Wright, pioneer aviator; Kyra Sedgwick, actress; Jonathan Frakes, actor; Kevin Dillon, actor; Gene Roddenberry, creator of "Star Trek"; Fred Thompson, actor and statesman; Jill St. John, actress; Willie Shoemaker, jockey.
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 20
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're likely to hear from someone who knows better than you do about a certain situation that is likely to arise. You'd better listen!
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can do what is required of you today and still do what you want -- but there is an order of events that must be strictly followed!
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A big change is on the horizon, but that doesn't mean you can ignore any immediate concerns that are far more routine. Focus on your work.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be somewhat startled today by the range of reactions you get from others. What you've done is not really that unusual.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have an important choice to make that can, ultimately, affect how you feel both physically and emotionally. Don't let yourself be fooled!
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The day begins on a note of high expectation, and you can keep it that way for others as you follow a path of continual achievement.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Others may not react to you as you had expected, but you can work with almost anything that comes your way. Much depends on timing, of course.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can make an almost impossible situation work out to your advantage today, provided you let go of preconceptions at the outset.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's essential that you keep a strict schedule, at least during the first part of the day when you build essential momentum.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may wonder what might have been when you are faced with a situation today that is very much like one you experienced some time ago.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Don't let yourself be pulled this way and that by someone who doesn't know what he or she really wants. You do know, and that is the key!
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Exploration of certain old issues will enable you to understand a new one far more accurately than anyone else around you today.