Star Gazing
Horoscope for August 2008
By Dan Liebman
Cameron Diaz
SIGN: Virgo
BORN: August 30, 1972
WHERE: San Diego
Leo
July 23 - August 22
You get together with an old friend who has important information about past events. There’s less competition at work or in a relationship, but you can’t afford to lose your edge. Your standard of living begins to improve as August draws to a close.
Virgo
August 23 - September 22
Your active imagination is a double-edged sword. Either you fret about events over which you have no control, or you motivate yourself to start the creative project of your dreams. Avoid impulsive financial moves. Follow up on health-related instincts.
Libra
September 23 - October 22
August finds you sticking up for some people and clashing with others. It’s a surprise to see who fits into each group. Control expenses, or you may be doing some serious belt-tightening in the fall. You can be fashionable — and hip — even on a shoestring.
Scorpio
October 23 - November 21
After a series of changes, life becomes predictable. You’re relieved. Upgrade job skills, even if there’s no obvious reason to do so. You express yourself through writing. Keep a journal, update résumés, and send a special note to someone you care about.
Sagittarius
November 22 - December 22
You take on a role not generally associated with your sign. Business and finance now suit you well. You also know how to make people feel appreciated. A rarely seen rebellious streak surfaces around the 20th.
Capricorn
December 23 - January 20
An obstacle is cleared and you’re able to make a commitment. Changes at work increase your responsibilities while lowering your stress level.
Aquarius
January 21 - February 19
Self-improvement is a current theme. You’re developing leadership skills and, especially if travelling, taking on new interests. Avoid shared financial arrangements. You won’t come out ahead.
Pisces
February 20 - March 20
Much of the month is spent making order out of disarray. You find yourself more comfortable in your work environment thanks to the unconventional approach you’ve adopted. Behind the scenes, people are planning
a late-month surprise for you.
Aries
March 21 - April 20
You find yourself in a position where you have to support one friend, or relative, over another. And yes, it’s possible to combine fairness with diplomacy. It’s a good time to make a serious health-related commitment.
Taurus
April 21 - May 22
You realize that you need more freedom, and a short solo trip could satisfy that desire. But your friends need you, too. Check your address book and see who you’ve been neglecting.
Gemini
May 23 - June 21
The month begins on a sentimental note. You run into an old friend or return to a happy place from childhood. Intuition is strong — you read someone like a book and size up their motives. You catch up to someone missing in action and finally make a key decision.
Cancer
June 22 - July 22
You continue to discover similarities with someone new in your life — but now see some fascinating differences as well. Enjoy a new friend’s flirtations — just don’t read too much into them.
August Birthdays
1st: Dom DeLuise
2nd: Peter O’Toole
3rd: Martin Sheen
4th: Billy Bob Thornton
5th: Maddox Pitt-Jolie
6th: Geri Halliwell
7th: Charlize Theron
8th: Dustin Hoffman
9th: Eric Bana
10th: Antonio Banderas
11th: Hulk Hogan
12th: George Hamilton
13th: Danny Bonaduce
14th: Halle Berry
15th: Ben Affleck
16th: Angela Bassett
17th: Robert De Niro
18th: Robert Redford
19th: Adam Arkin
20th: Joan Allen
21st: Kim Cattrall
22nd: Kristen Wiig
23rd: Shelley Long
24th: Marlee Matlin
25th: Tim Burton
26th: Macaulay Culkin
27th: Paul Reubens
28th: Daniel Stern
29th: Elliott Gould
30th: Cameron Diaz
31st: Richard Gere