Horoscopes: Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You see qualities in others that they’ve either lost track of or haven’t been able to celebrate in themselves. Your kind observations are valuable gifts you will deliver with sensitivity and restraint.       

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Unspoken thoughts will have more power than spoken ones. Silence is your right and can shield you from judgment, protect your vulnerabilities and maintain your privacy until you’re ready to share.       

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Just because you understand human nature doesn’t mean you always like it. Realistically, many are acting solely in their own interest, but avoid cynicism because there are also many as caring and generous as you.       

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll serve and guide others, strengthening the bonds that keep relationships rolling along. The support and care you provide will impact someone’s life very positively in ways that will only be detectable much further down the line.        

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Reciprocity is a spiritual tenant, a religious cornerstone, and an inescapable physical reality that will be clearly represented in your life today. You’ll be delighted at how others rise to meet your offerings.       

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There’s enough drama that occurs naturally in life; you don’t feel compelled to seek it out. You’ll cut out anything that might cause unwanted drama so you can be rested and ready when life naturally throws you a plot twist.       

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll notice on a more conscious level the influence you are orbiting. It’s now easier to see how you are elevated or diminished by the things you long for. Harness your own power to draw in what you seek.       

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ve no interest in the kind of victory that comes at the expense of another. There’s a delicate balance in today’s competition, and it would be a mistake to upset it unintentionally. Keep the peace until it’s time to make your move.       

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You sense that being scattered is just as unproductive as having no direction. What distractions can you avoid or limit so you can focus on what’s important? There’s a chance to develop the optimal disciplines and balance.       

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It’s too much to expect yourself to accomplish everything without support. Don’t go to extremes; deprivation isn’t true discipline. The goal is to manage, not restrict. Create an environment that supports your goals and helps you achieve them.       

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Celebrate what’s good; it keeps you from getting greedy. Success is a matter of sticking with what you’re doing and being consistent with how you’re doing it. When a thing is going well, don’t change a thing.       

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Unusual ideas pop to mind. Perhaps the strangest one is a belief that interesting things could develop out of relaxation. Do you dare do nothing for a while? The fates will favor the choice. You’ll be amazed at what comes from it.      

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 15). Sometimes you feel like you live for your loved ones, but the fact is that you are most fully yourself when you’re giving your all with that big, beautiful, open heart of yours. Adoring eyes will sparkle up your days. More highlights: Fun entertainment, free tickets and exciting opportunities in abundance … but the real gold comes from projects initiated by you. Libra and Taurus adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 14, 30, 8, 17 and 44.