Horoscope: Aug. 12

Aries (March 21-April 19): There will be an adjustment to your domestic life. It will happen slowly over the next seven days.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): You will find yourself in a position to stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves. Shoot from the hip, and do what’s right.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Find the time today to explore the interest that captured your imagination so thoroughly when you were a child.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): You know better than to be annoyed by the skeptics. You will be highly motivated now, eager to prove the skeptics wrong.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You’ll be in a wild and exploratory mood. Ask questions, and you’ll find answers good enough to keep you interested and asking more.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make it easy for people to find you, and prepare to be surprised. There are a few people you will happily get to know all over again.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You will be in a position to either hear or give a confession. Be compassionate with yourself and others.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): An unobtainable person has a magnetic appeal to you. The situation allows you to explore the complexities of emotion.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Family will hold a mirror up to you whether or not you are in the mood to look at yourself.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): People enjoy exchanging stories about misfortune. It’s a kind of competition, though there is no real benefit to winning.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It is easy to get caught up in your own thinking. To avoid getting carried away, stop the thought process early on.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): There’s a hero in your midst. It may not be the one you think it is. Note that some of the best knights don’t wear armor.

Today’s birthday (Aug. 12): Make it a point to be around people who are as goal-oriented as you are. A change to your domestic life will be introduced in September. November brings financial improvement. You’ll be helped by family members who want you to succeed. Your personal life sparkles with new friendships in February. Aquarius and Sagittarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 47, 3, 22, 15 and 4.