6B = THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN HOROSCOPES THURSDAY, AUG.23, 2001 Today's Birthday (Aug. 23). At first you may feel overwhelmed, but don't give up. You can master a difficult subject if you focus your attention. Luckily that's your specialty this year. A mess at home may temporarily have you worried. You'll figure out what to keep and what to throw away, and after that it's easy. Apply the same lesson you just learned at work, and simplify things there. All's well that ends well. Aries (March 21-April 19). Today is an 5. There are rules and regulations to follow in order to accomplish your task. You may think they don't apply to you, but they do. For example, if you sit up straight, with your feet on the floor, you'll become a better typist. Don't waste time arguing with your coach. Comply. Taurus (April 20-May 20). Today is an 8. You're in the mood to make lifetime plans, and why not? Have you found the right person? Talk about what you'd like to accomplish next. Build a business plan, or a personal plan, or both. With good planning, all your surprises will be happy ones. Gemini (May 21-June 21). Today is a 6. Don't goof around. Give your full attention to the job at hand. If you're not there on time, prepared everybody will know. There won't be much room, or time, for creativity. Just follow the routine. Precisely and quickly, please! Cancer (June 22-July 22). Today is an 8. Today is the Somebody's thoughtless comment may be hard to forget. You could bring it up with them and talk it over. You may find out you misunderstood this person. Give them the benefit of the doubt. Feel loved, and spend the time playing instead of worrying. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Today is a 6. hold your cards close to the vest so that nobody knows what you have. You're usually a terrible poker player. The big grin tells everyone that you have a good hand. That won't be a problem this time. In some ways your luck is improving. Your stock just went up in a big way. Don't start swaggering yet. Give this new confidence and expertise time to sink in, and keep Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Todav is an 8. studying. Even though you know a lot, it won't hurt to know more. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22). Today is a 6. Are you willing to take on more responsibility? Would you do it for a raise? Can you see a job that needs to be done? Think you could be good at it? Friends and loved ones may initially advise against a change, but think about it. Try to imagine how it would work. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov.21). Today is an 8. You're getting stronger in more ways than one. The seasons are changing again, bringing a phase that empowers you. This time it's your friends, and the groups you join, who'll help you manifest that power. Together, the impossible can become real. Go toward the love. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today is a 5. This is not a good day to try to wiggle out of responsibilities. Do everything you're supposed to do and more. Accept advice from people you find irritating. Thank them for it. This could make your life a lot more pleasant. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan.19). Today is a 7. Plans that were stalled start moving forward — slowly, but still moving. Red tape that's been strangling progress is starting to loosen. You can see the first glimmer of hope, but don't push too hard — you could break something. It'll be easier to move on things tomorrow. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb.18). Today is a 6. You'll have to watch your manners for the next couple of days. Something you've been trying to accomplish is getting closer to success, but there are still a few hoops to jump through. Let an older person succeed, too. You'll eventually be the big winner. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). Today is a 9. Things are starting to move forward in your life again. Old fears come up, then fade into the distance as you zoom right past them. You don't have time to worry about what might be. You're too busy with what is. Hang out. Luck up with [FREEUPI]. It's new, it's hot and it's only at Verizon Wireless. Slick phones and hip stuff like Spk'n Txt, Join in. with Voice Mail and long distance included. It's all [UPFRONT] so you [REUP] when you want. [FREEUP] so you can keep up.