Star Gazing
Horoscope for August 2009
By Dan Liebman
Halle Berry
SIGN: Leo
BORN: August 14, 1966
WHERE: Cleveland, Ohio
Leo
July 23 - August 22
The emphasis is on achievement this month. You’re business-oriented, highly motivated and have a rare opportunity to reinvent yourself. But you’re also a little too trusting. People misrepresent themselves on or after the 20th, stirring up trouble in the process.
Virgo
August 23 - September 22
You take someone under your wing — perhaps a shy person you meet at a party — and in the process make a new friend or business connection. Avoid controversial topics at work, especially after the 24th.
Libra
September 23 - October 22
Your tastes run toward the extravagant. Keep spending under control, particularly between the 17th and 25th. Persistence and a more direct approach are key elements in a relationship. After several attempts, you’ll finally get your point across.
Scorpio
October 23 - November 21
Your bargaining position is good — someone is definitely interested in what you’re offering — so long as you don’t get greedy. It’s a good month to plan a romantic strategy and upgrade your technical skills.
Sagittarius
November 22 - December 22
Keep on doing what you do well, even if you don’t see immediate results. Follow up leads, but avoid making snap decisions early in the month.
Capricorn
December 23 - January 20
August is full of opportunities for personal growth. You take action, recognize potential and seize opportunities. Make time to express private feelings, your partner is more willing to listen.
Aquarius
January 21 - February 19
Friends and relatives are less of a drain. Use some of your freed-up time to develop a skill or pursue a new interest. Avoid confrontation after the 17th, even if you know you’re right.
Pisces
February 20 - March 20
You tend to complicate situations, but the trick now is to simplify everything. Toss around ideas rather than obsessing over a problem. Education is an important theme.
Aries
March 21 - April 20
Routine jobs are more entertaining thanks to a new acquaintance or colleague. Avoid multitasking. You need to focus on a single job, devoting 110 percent to it. Don’t divulge the late-month news that you learn about a friend of a friend.
Taurus
April 21 - May 22
The entrepreneurial side of your personality emerges. It’s a good month to weigh the pros and cons of a new sideline. Romance shows signs of life following a slump. You’re surprisingly resourceful and discover an inner strength you never realized you possessed.
Gemini
May 23 - June 21
You’re in the director’s chair and take charge of a complex project. The star is temperamental, but you bring out the best from your supporting cast. Spend less time solving other people’s problems.
Cancer
June 22 - July 22
Plans can change at the drop of a hat. The month is a moving target filled with last-minute developments and unexpected invitations. You surprise people with your ability to adapt. Be more receptive to criticism, especially if it involves your spending habits.
August Birthdays
1st: Sam Mendes
2nd: Peter O’Toole
3rd: Martin Sheen
4th: Billy Bob Thornton
5th: Loni Anderson
6th: Melissa George
7th: Charlize Theron
8th: Dustin Hoffman
9th: Melanie Griffith
10th: Antonio Banderas
11th: Viola Davis
12th: Casey Affleck
13th: Danny Bonaduce
14th: Halle Berry
15th: Ben Affleck
16th: Angela Bassett
17th: Robert De Niro
18th: Robert Redford
19th: John Stamos
20th: Amy Adams
21st: Kim Cattrall
22nd: Colm Feore
23rd: Shelley Long
24th: Steve Guttenberg
25th: Tim Burton
26th: Macaulay Culkin
27th: Paul Reubens
28th: Jennifer Coolidge
29th: Elliott Gould
30th: Cameron Diaz
31st: Richard Gere