Daily Horoscope Friday, August 5

Your emotions, as well as the feelings of those around you, may be very clear today. Yes, believe it or not--everything is working in your favor. Partnerships, personal relationships or the social scene in general is very important during this time. Relationships can have a very decided influence on your career and workplace. Be aware that you can be overwhelming in any of your relationships--watch for this tendency so as not to obstruct opportunities. You may find that a more impersonal attitude is the key. This evening could be the best time for imagination and creativity when it comes to ideas and thinking. This, coupled with the ability to put your thoughts into words, allows you to captivate and spellbind. A good book or movie is appreciated.

New ideas and insights may be slow to come just now. An older person may actually help you to create a new slant on an old idea. This has been a good workweek--showing much accomplishment. If this day is a bit slow, it should not worry you in the least. There is a chance of advancement soon. You look forward to the coming weekend where you will see some old acquaintances and have an opportunity to reestablish family ties, perhaps through short-distance travel. A love relationship may be getting your attention this afternoon and it could not come at a better time. This is the time to enhance an existing love relationship or to form a new one--the energies work in your favor. There is harmony and passion.

This could be a period when you take your work more seriously than before. You actually see some real opportunities for advancement that may have seemed unlikely before now. There is a lot of energy coming from you to get things scheduled and organized. The nail that sticks up gets hammered down, so to speak. You find that you can really use your mind to think things through and make clear choices. Career decisions are straightforward and easy to make. Things are happening and your career or path depends upon your enthusiasm and tenacity--which are strong now. You can feel the trends and make the right moves--a time to get ahead by taking action. This evening is full of fun communications with lots of laughter and NO work--enjoy.

Your inner resources and emotions are accented. Expect a sense of support and goodwill from those around you today. It is ideas that count for you now. The new and the unusual are the things that appeal to you. Mental discipline and patience are keynoted as you enter into some new learning activities. Thinking things through, accounting for all the details and making careful measurements along with similar experiences keep your mind active and involved. You have a high interest in health and work. A period of great mental activity has begun. You have a lot on your mind and feel a strong need to gather ideas. Your social life and charm could suffer due to your feelings of responsibility toward family and work. Take time to play a little!

It is important today that you move forward with your work and get things accomplished--perhaps with a list to guide you. This could take the ability to become detached with regard to outward situations and strongly focused with regard to your work. Perhaps you are in a technical field or perhaps you are a lawyer trying a case. It's the business at hand that counts now. You perform well when it comes to stressful situations and time limitations create stress. Allow yourself time later in the day to laugh or cry or enjoy a friendly pet. It may also be a plus to become involved in some physical exercise this afternoon in order to get rid of any stress. Create ways to relax and renew your spirit. Mental discipline and patience are keynoted.

Higher-ups may not realize your strengths. It may be time to take notes on how you have improved in the workplace and how much you can offer to a higher position or post. You are enthusiastic, expressive and communicative as you conduct, lead or give your input at a round table or group discussion today--impressive. Some of your worthy observations could go into a letter or proposal for your next employee update. This is a good time for imagination and creativity when it comes to ideas and thinking. Coupled with the ability to put your thoughts into words as you captivate and spellbind others, you are open to a good position for improving your life situation. A career that allows you to enrich others will allow you to grow.

Mental discipline and patience are keynoted as you enter into a new cycle. Thinking things through, accounting for all the details and making careful measurements are the similar experiences that keep your mind active and involved. The path or career that you take now may take on a need for much concentrated effort. Frankly, it looks as though the tension to achieve will not be difficult. Celebration after a hard workweek may move into the arena of over-indulgence, so do your celebration by the clock! You finally come to an important decision with regard to your life choices. Family members are supportive of your decisions. Taking intelligent chances can bring big rewards. A good weekend is ahead for renewing old acquaintances.

Mental discipline and patience are important in the work you are involved with now. Thinking things through, accounting for all the details and making careful measurement keep your mind active and involved. There is an interest in health and work now. You could discover yourself through creativity and self-expression. Increased confidence and a more outgoing manner may be the key that opens many a new door in your career. This is a time to take risks and dare to be a little unconventional. You will prosper through new insights, inventions and an independent point of view. Refinement and relationships are of great satisfaction to you now and you may be working at creating harmony among family members.

Now is the time you move forward and make your plans and ideas known. New partnerships are entered into; old ones are renewed or else they are left behind. You try your strength against another--learn to cooperate or conquer. There are no hard feelings as others seem to be in this mode of thinking as well. Everyone around you realizes that this is the best time for needed changes. At home, everyone needs something--clothes, accessories and personal improvements. Change and inner growth tend to come through your relationships with both friends and lovers. Marriage or a love relationship will be very intense and not at all superficial. You get to the heart of a relationship every time. Someone shows appreciation for your generous nature.

It is good that you have an open mind as you may find yourself agreeing with ideas you never thought you would accept. You have a high rate of change when it comes to what you believe in--your ideals and dreams. Although you are not wishy-washy with your belief system, you will adjust and change your ideals often. There is also a struggle within you not to become carried away with each new vision. You shine brightly in the workplace and have several opportunities to show off your talents. You will find others appreciate your feelings and your ability to act and get things done. There is a kind of romantic dreaming that characterizes your approach to life for now. Invest your time in a romantic partner that will treat you right.

You think a lot about appearances this week. Perhaps you will choose a new suit of clothes or a new style. You are very personable and aware of appearances. You enjoy words and you enjoy creating sentences that captivate. You also love to talk and have rap sessions with people of like-minds. You appreciate the good conversations as you feel that stimulating mental adventures, either alone or with others, are among the most exciting experiences that life offers. Mental discipline and patience are keynoted. A dive into some fantastic hobby this afternoon has your attention and as you find activities to distract you from the daily grind you may run across the most involved hobby of pottery, sewing or French cooking. You meet new friends.

It may be difficult to get your message across to someone this morning. Do not try to push your views, wait awhile--keep conversations technical and you will find the reception becoming clear in time. Careful--there is a sense of emotional detachment at the personal level. Your mind is sharp and you have plenty of quick wit--it is not likely that anyone can fool you. You have an interest in health and may begin some kind of health or exercise program with co-workers or friends this afternoon. You could be looking for a new or used vehicle soon. Important financial decisions require more information than you realize; research first. Gather information about what you want as well as what it takes to get what you want--there are positive results.