Your Daily Horoscope for Wednesday, August 22

Aries

March 21- April 19

You're the court jester, team mascot or late night surprise guest. You leave them groaning at your deliciously awful puns or rolling in the aisles at your familiar shtick. But remember that song about the tears of a clown? These crazy, kooky acts are, after all, just an act. You're not really feeling what you seem to feel. Watch others today. See if you should continue entertaining them. If not, there are truer ways of amusing yourself. A short retirement from the public eye might be good for you.

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Taurus

April 20-May 20

Your mood and energy are solid, and you feel capable of handling anything that comes your way. Keep your story line credible. This won't be any trouble, because you're infused with plain, grounded honesty, and nothing fosters harmony better than a shared belief in the truth. You can have anyone eating out of your hand today, if that's what you want. This is the perfect time to push forward on a pet project, because you possess the energy and focus to accomplish something important.

Gemini

May 21-June 21

It feels impossible to do anything but a sloppy job on that project you've been working on. It's as if you're working at cross-purposes with yourself. Your own haphazard planning and execution are making you more tense. There's no reason to whine. Everyone has off days. You know you can do better. You'll soon regain your usual sense of clarity and can-do energy. Your colleagues or employer will be more impressed if you admit your shortcomings instead of taking out your frustrations on them.

Cancer

June 22-July 22

Important projects and problems merit your business face today. Work, relationships or other responsibilities might demand your focused attention. Whatever's on your plate, don't pull a disappearing act. Instead, tackle it head-on with both energy and commitment. It's a good idea to gather your assets, too; you may need every ally and bit of strength you can find. Emotional transparency won't be too helpful, so keep your feelings close to your chest. You can let them out later, in private, to someone special.

Leo

July 23-August 22

Aren't you being just a bit nitpicky? On the other hand, maybe your attention to details is the only way you'll get through today. One thing is certain: Your friends and colleagues won't know what to make of you. You can keep them guessing, if you want to. You're a master pretender. Let them believe you're busy managing some incredibly important project — too busy to talk. That way, you won't have to answer any questions until you're in a better mood, and feeling more on top of your game.

Virgo

August 23-September 22

Great news — your level head and nimble hands are back in play! If you've been feeling at all anxious or unfocused lately, this comes as an even bigger relief. Either way, you're ready, able and willing to set everything right today. Your ideas are practical because they're grounded in reality, and your goals are high yet perfectly attainable. You know what steps to take from start to finish, so get going. The only inspiration you need is the satisfaction of knowing that success is in sight.

Libra

September 23-October 22

If you're procrastinating about rolling up your sleeves and cranking out some real results, you're probably blaming others for the delay. Well, why not? Surely you can't be expected to think of everything. And the more things go wrong, the thicker you can spread that blame. You may feel entitled now, but it's a luxury that'll come back to bite you later. Why not keep the debt and gossip to a minimum while you still can? Don't involve anyone new in your little secret today. Things are confusing enough already.

Scorpio

October 23 – November 22

A keen mind grasps weird events instead of blaming it all on supernatural powers. Okay so far. It's good to know what's going on. Just don't let too much sober reflection throw a wet blanket over your sense of wonder. You have enough energy to become an active player, instead of standing on the sidelines offering commentary. But once you're in, ride today's changes instead of trying to control them. See where this thing ends up. Even if you have a stake in the outcome, you're going to win. One way or another, you always do.

Sagittarius

November 23-December 20

Despite your usual good cheer, you've slipped into a no-nonsense mood. Use this today to get something substantial accomplished, such as redrawing your budget or tying up loose ends on a project or a work proposal. Make sure you stand by your principles. Don't let anyone push you in a direction that doesn't feel right for you. You may even have some influence over how others handle their own lives. If you can get people to stop and reconsider a hasty action, then good for you.

Capricorn

December 21-January 19

Structure and follow through will be your best friends today. OK, you probably have other friends that are real people and not metaphorical situations, but can they give you this kind of opportunity? Honest work will open new doors and leave behind stirring memories after you pass through. Or, if you need some advice that hits you right in the wallet, it's time to translate just being good into actually making good. Did someone say material gain and personal enrichment? You are so there. Give this effort everything you have and don't hold back.

Aquarius

January 20-February 18

An innovator at heart, your focus has always been on doing things in new ways that challenge the status quo. But that doesn't mean you can't embrace tradition from time to time. Your best bet today is to fall back on traditional values and old-fashioned cooperation as you address your responsibilities. You'll complete your work far more efficiently if you have help along the way. Part of gaining allies is looking people straight in the eyes. Also, be sure to save some time for friends.

Pisces

February 19-March 20

Know whether you're actually helping others or only hurting yourself. Don't cross the fine line between making a peace offering and letting them take a piece of you. You've been through this enough to know that you'll be a lot more useful when you're whole and happy. So if you need some personal time, take it. During this day of rest or vacation, you can absorb all the power you'll soon use to chase away other people's problems. Even if you're not a military type, you ought to appreciate the idea of security through strength.

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