Horoscope: Aug. 12

Aries (March 21-April 19): Avoid roaming the marketplace unarmed. Getting the best deal can only happen after you’ve done your research.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Self-importance can only lead to folly. To stay strong, be open-minded and work toward harmony.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Tolerance and restraint are easy to practice in theory, but now, you’ll get to see how well you do in the heat of the moment.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): When you can’t trust your automatic response to a situation, retreat. Get calm. You can take another turn at this one tomorrow.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You are not the boss of your own heart. It will be liberating to admit that you are not entirely in charge.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Something will break your attention on the world as you see it. And suddenly, you can’t see it that way anymore.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Follow your hunches. You’ll be an inspiration to those who work with you and for you.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Affections will deepen with communication. It doesn’t have to be profound, only consistent.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You get the information. Then you will have to cobble together your own meaning, and that’s tricky.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Challenge your logic. If you don’t, someone else will. Either way, you’ll learn your hidden motives.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You will once again tackle a job that you have no idea how to do. It’s possible because you have faith in your ability to execute the directives of your heart.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): The sensible thing is not to rush into love. However, this might not be possible as life whisks you nearer to a person or endeavor that is deliciously irresistible.

Today’s birthday (Aug. 12): You’ll serve your community well and be fulfilled. Friends talk you up in December. You’ll make money from a skill that you are good at. Family unites in fun in October. Capricorn and Taurus adore you. Lucky numbers: 33, 14, 20, 46 and 1.