Horoscopes: Tuesday, August 15, 2017

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You know what you're best at, right? Here's a hint: It's either the opposite of what you're worst at, or it's the same thing, just a different facet of it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It's said that happiness is a way of traveling. You carry it with you today, a hum of vitality that lends a quickness to your stride, a playfulness to your approach. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Beware: There are some things (and people) that are difficult to experience in moderation. You have but the smallest amount, and they leave a hunger inside you for more, more, more.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). It's easier for a relationship to develop if there's a structure, such as church, school, or work, to keep people in contact. But if you like a person enough, you'll invent reasons to get together.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Just when you think there's nothing new under the sun, the cosmic DJ comes along to mix up what's already there in such a wondrous way as to make everything seem fresh.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Think of everything you want in life as a moving target. The way to hit the goal is not by aiming at it, but by aiming beyond it. Don't be surprised if you need greater effort, sharper skill, and more resources than first calculated.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). People laugh at clowns, and people laugh at geniuses. It is sometimes hard to tell the difference between the two. Some foolishness is pure folly. Then again, folly often leads to the breakthrough.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). To make a powerful impression, go slow. Move less. Be still. People who are still are thought of as poised. Composure shows restraint and confidence.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Don't worry about what you're going to say. Your silence, when it is full of supportive, heroic, loving intent, is more desirable than beautiful music.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You like giving gifts. It energizes you. So it's wonderful that today you'll be so filled with the intent of service that your work won't feel like a job; rather, it will feel like a gift you're giving.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You've helped others, and now they want to repay you. Maybe you'd prefer they didn't. Accept repayment graciously: All will feel better when the giving cycle is complete.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Before you rush to sign up and learn, consider going at it without training for a while. In fact, maybe you should wait as long as you can to learn the rules. If you don't know what can or can't be done, you'll be creatively free.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 15). The forces of felicity fall in love with your attitude and gumption. You'll transfer the knowledge you've gained from things that didn't quite hit for you in the past into new ventures with a higher probability of success. See, nothing you've done has been a loss. Developments with family will inspire a move or travel in 2018. Cancer and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 1, 7, 12, and 3.