YOUR HOROSCOPE

Birthday Gal: Actress Sarah Chalke was born in Ottawa, Ontario on this date in 1976. This birthday gal starred as Dr. Elliot Reid on “Scrubs” from 2001-2010. She played recurring roles on “How I Met Your Mother,” “Cougar Town,” and “Mad Love” and lent her voice talents to the role of Beth on “Rick and Morty.” She’s also appeared on episodes of “Angie Tribeca,” “Undateable,” and “Grey’s Anatomy.” Aries (March 21-April 19): You may consider yourself a rolling stone but some other stones must be left unturned. A love relationship can shift unpredictably if you push too hard for progress. Be politically correct if you must ask personal questions. Taurus (April 20-May 20): Concentrate on maintaining a sense of harmony with others. You might find that your home is a beehive of activity. Use your street smarts when you go shopping to buy the most durable product at the best price. Gemini (May 21-June 20): The tried and true has its merits. Sometimes traveling in the ruts is the easiest way to reach the destination. Avoid becoming too impatient with loved ones who take their time or who refuse to take chances. Cancer (June 21-July 22): Reliability and dependability should be accentuated if you hope to be popular. Show off your best manners to impress others and win brownie points. Tradition is in fashion so display a classic look with your own flair. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You can take pride in an ability to deal shrewdly and efficiently with any contingency. You can apply smart business tactics to almost any subject. This is a great time to focus on your financial security and career success. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Some things go to your head. You may be flattered if someone calls upon you to give an opinion or advice. Your business expertise is at the forefront so this could be a good time to pursue business or financial aspirations. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Ask and you will receive the answer. Impending glitches are easily deflected when you are shielded by an armor of intelligence. You can’t be coerced or co-opted when you have knowledge at your beck and call. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A minor disagreement might set off a chain of events. You may be involved in numerous social activities. Over the next few days you might realize that some attractive acquaintances are not necessarily friends. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You can be grounded yet still make progress. You could believe that the ethical thing to do is to stick to principles or that altering your position makes you vulnerable. If you are unwavering you will bounce back. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Disciplined effort and diplomacy can be your best traits if you choose to display them. You may be engrossed in something exciting and be abrupt. The latest techno product may create more work than it is worth. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Lightening fast reflexes and logical thinking lighten the load. The love of your life may be put off by a ringside analysis of someone’s character flaws. Be a bit less logical and a bit more easygoing with loved ones. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t get distressed by a few inconsiderate people in a rush. You might be too bashful to point out someone’s rudeness. Be consoled by the fact that your good nature and good deeds will not go unrewarded or unnoticed. If August 27 is your birthday: Throughout the next four to five weeks you can make headway with your business, career, or financial goals. You are shrewd in business affairs and apt to make a good impression on a job. Late September and early October is the very best time to set crucial plans into motion or to make a major decision that affects your future. This is a good time to ask for advice or favors. Don’t get distracted by social activities or romantic flings in late October or November. You might easily let your guard down or misread the fine print. Hold off until February to set any other career plans into motion or to make changes with investments.