Horoscope: Aug. 19

Aries (March 21-April 19): Wherever you plant your affection, something will grow. Today is about deciding the most strategic placement for your energy.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): The universe is trying to surprise you. When you decide how your luck will come to you, you take the fun out of it.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Your outlook is somewhat foggy, and you just can’t tell whether your current strategy is working. Assume it is.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): If you’re still not sure what to do, it’s because the muses have yet to call. You’ll know when inspiration strikes.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You need practical advice. Surround yourself with reasonable people who can give you tangible help.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’ll do what it takes to make your paying customers happy. You want everyone around to be enthusiastic about knowing you.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Part of you is afraid that if you kick back and enjoy yourself, you’ll get used to it.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Whatever your challenge, it will only be as hard as you decide to make it.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Order up the person you want to meet. Be specific about the internal qualities and open-minded about the packaging.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You don’t want to give power away by buying into hocus-pocus. On the other hand, life is mysterious.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): There are those who have trouble understanding what is appropriate to share. You’ll have an excellent sense of this.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): This is your movie. But when the credits roll, there will be a long list of people who have helped to make this picture great.

Today’s birthday (Aug. 19): You will be extremely creative, generating ideas that will benefit others. Someone who has much to give, including financial stability, will lavish you with love. A professional breakthrough happens in January. Cancer and Aries people adore you. Your lucky numbers are 3, 23, 21, 27 and 4.