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Note: Bigar’s Stars is based on the degree of your sun at birth. The sign name is simply a label astrologers put on a set of degrees for convenience. For best results, readers should refer to the dates following each sign. A baby born today has a Sun in Leo and a Moon in Scorpio.

Friday, Aug. 17, 2018

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You might believe that someone is speaking gibberish. Although this isn’t true, this person doesn’t seem to connect the dots as you would. Financial gain is possible. Tonight: Happiest as a duo.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Defer to others, and be optimistic about an offer. Others will seek you out, as they enjoy your company. If you are in a committed relationship, make sure to dote on your significant other. Tonight: Out and about, strutting your stuff.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

When the cat’s away, the mouse will play. You have acted like a mouse with an absent cat nearly all week. Now you are faced with an enormous amount to catch up on. Dive right in rather than quarrel. Tonight: Out late.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Use today to finish lastminute details for a project. You could be surprised by a loved one; the caring and attention he or she gives you mean a lot. Tonight: Christen the weekend.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Your instinct might be to stay close to home. If so, you are right to listen to your intuition. Others will find you should they need you. On the other hand, you might opt to squeeze in some R and R. Tonight: At a favorite restaurant.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You might not communicate as well as you’d like to. You feel as if you are speaking a foreign language and that people don’t seem to “get it.” Take charge of a changeable set of plans. Tonight: Speak your mind.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Before you say “yes” to someone, make sure you really want to. Honor a change of heart. Remain secure in what you need to do. Be clear about your desires. Tonight: Treat a friend to TGIF.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Beam in more of what you want. You have the charisma and energy to hit a home run. Do not allow someone to change plans or cause a problem. Think positively and you will see better results. Tonight: Keep smiling.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Listen to the drumbeats. Someone is trying to tell you something, whether you want to hear it or not. You might be hoping for a certain resolution, which could color your perspective as well. Ask for feedback. Tonight: Play it low-key.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You know what you want, but at times you do not use the correct words. Refuse to allow a misunderstanding to even begin. Verify that you are on the same page as someone else. Tonight: Get together with the gang.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Take a stand, if you feel it’s necessary. You cannot minimize what is happening around you. Know that more responsibility will be dropped on you. Consider that you might not want to play a significant role. Tonight: Be willing to say “no.”

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Put yourself in someone else’s shoes. You might not have the control you desire in a tense situation. By identifying with the others involved, you can find the right action or decision. Tonight: Be adventuresome and spontaneous.

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