Horoscope: Aug. 15

Aries (March 21-April 19): Ever the warrior, it will be as though you are driven to march on by some distant battle hymn that only you can hear.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Matters of timing will arise. If you think you may be too busy to make a commitment to someone, say no straight away instead of waiting to see what happens.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): You’ll be in a position to decide with whom you’d most like to work and socialize. Go for the one with a gentle smile and a happy face.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): A loved one will be there to provide kindness when you could use it. It’s moments like these that make you realize why you chose this person to be in your life.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Your cat qualities will come out. You’ll be smart, chic and mysterious. Then you will pounce.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Some relationships are best kept on the formal side. You get along with almost anyone, as long as you stick to the boundaries.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): To know what action to take next, you must first know the wisdom of inaction. In the stillness, you will feel all of your options and make a powerful choice.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Destiny is a weaver. She threads your life with another’s to create an intricate design. You’ll love the pattern and want it to repeat. Pay close attention and it will.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): An impromptu invitation will bring a touch of spontaneous social magic to your day.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Gather more information and connections. You can never have enough.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You have several projects at various levels of completion. Focus on the one that’s nearly finished. Be ruthless.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): The glass is neither half-full, nor half-empty. It’s brimming over. This is how a true optimist sees things.

Today’s birthday (Aug. 15): You will launch into a new adventure and overcome the fear that held you back in the past. You’ll enjoy love and friendship as you make time for social fun in October. You’ll have money to invest in November. December and June vacations make you the envy of friends. Libra and Gemini people adore you. Lucky numbers are 6, 32, 15, 39 and 25.