Horoscopes: Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Taking full responsibility for one’s life and actions is the winning way you usually subscribe to. But what about when the problem really is them, not you? Avoid those who bring out a lesser side of you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Among the duties you’d prefer not to get today is jury duty — neither in the legal nor social sense. It’s a relief not to be responsible for a verdict. Besides, most sins are self-punishing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). As much as you’d appreciate an indication from the outside world that you’re on the right track, it won’t help. What matters most is that you feel good about where you’re headed, and you stay aware as you proceed.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ve been known to put project and professional goals front and center, telling people what you’ll do, reinforcing with sticky notes on the mirror and reminders on your phone, etc. To realize a dream, do the same with personal goals.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). An interruption of the routine shouldn’t displace your purpose. If you feel knocked off your center, it’s an opportunity to come up with a stronger purpose with deeper roots. Contemplate what’s important to you and why.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your creative energy is flowing, and your prevailing mood is one of capricious fun-seeking. Not every whim is a winner but give them each a chance because one will lead to a jackpot.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Not all games are fun. Instead of pinning your hopes for enjoyment on a game, take on a piece of work, then turn it into a game. The real fun happens where it’s not expected to.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You feel like dancing around a topic instead of taking it on or thinking about a task instead of actually doing it. This in-between state might not be productive, but who said you always have to be producing something? There is wisdom in the stall.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Being right is a top priority for many who could sacrifice happiness, civility or the good opinion of others at the altar of rightness without actually knowing if they are indeed correct. You take this as a lesson of what not to do.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). While you may not feel motivated to socialize, staying home helps no one. Once you’re up and out, you’ll find you have an excellent instinct for where the fun is. Follow it and life gets instantly livelier.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Normally it’s not very helpful to think of what might have happened had you arrived on this scene earlier or later, but pondering issues of timing will bring up some key ideas that might inform your next move.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Once upon a time, you would have been very frustrated by the kind of problems you run into today. Now you handle them like a boss, with patience and skill. Celebrate how far you’ve come.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 12). The richness coming to you is born of the tall demands you make of yourself. You know you can handle the heavy work, but the universe kicks in for good measure, with just the crew you need. More highlights: Your idealism regarding your personal life turns out to be realistic — how sweet! You’ll have a brush with fame. You’ll receive a big check in the mail. Aquarius and Pisces adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 14, 7, 30, 27 and 1.