Your Daily Horoscope
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2016 Disappointments accompany this square of Mars and Neptune. Be quick to listen, slow to speak. That’s the magic combination that will lead to better relationships. Our fear that the other person won’t give us the chance to be heard may indeed be well-founded, but don’t discount the power of listening. Generous listening can heal hearts.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 26). In the past you’ve felt you were doing what was necessary for survival, but this year is all about thriving. You’ll live in lifted emotion and higher thought. Because of the love and support of your inner circle, a stimulating group of colleagues and a tranquil domestic environment, you can take chances and fly. Cancer and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 18, 22, 29 and 50.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Most changes don’t happen overnight, and the larger ones can take especially long to unfold. When the change takes hold, it will seem like it happened all at once, but it will have been years in the making.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You are committing daily acts of selfsabotage. However minor the destructive habit may be, the numbers will work against you over time. This is a bigger deal than it seems. Make your life better: Cut it out now.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). A bitter person looks at the bad situation and says, “It always happens like this.” A wise person decides to stop getting into the situations that tend to happen “like this.”
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Chaos is inherently dangerous. The accompanying thrill is addictive. Break your addiction to low-grade, daily chaos by accepting the part of yourself that’s hiding behind this diversion.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). When people are brave enough to share their weird, uncensored thoughts with you, it’s a major compliment. They trust you not to judge. They value your insight. They consider your love a safe haven, which it is.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll be reminded how you and the others in your group are united in a common purpose. The energetic bond that holds the group together may be invisible, but it’s real, it’s tangible, and it’s growing stronger all of the time.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Let the others know your process. Tell them how you got to this point. Let them know what you gained and what it cost you. Your journey will educate, inform and help others. You’ll also be better appreciated.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Even though you can be as constant as the tide, it’s important that you exercise your right to be unpredictable, as that’s exciting for all. Bonus: This will keep your loved ones from taking you for granted.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). As it is in the fairytales, your wishes are magic seeds. Unlike the fairytales, they are not limited to three. So don’t worry so much about wishing the right wish. Just plant them -- preferably close by, so can watch them grow!
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). No matter what you choose, there are some people your choice will displease. Don’t waste time defending your choices. As long as you do right by your own code, good will come of it. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ve been so focused on taking care of others that you’ve neglected your main responsibility in life -- which is, of course, taking care of yourself. Do what makes your heart and body feel whole and happy.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Struggling for your next dollar is not your favorite way to spend the hours. On the other hand, you love to spend time and energy on a cause that helps others, and if you happen to make money in the process, life is good.