Your Birthday

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2017

Keep life simple and your mindset on what you want to accomplish this year. You’ll have plenty of big ideas and dreams, but you should only put effort into what’s reasonable. Your time and effort channeled properly can bring stellar results. Don’t lose sight of your goal.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Avoid indulgent situations, and walk away from temptation. Stay on track and aim to finish what you start. Discipline, endurance and strength will bring good results.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Putting pressure on yourself or others will lead to unexpected results. Chill out and let situations unfold naturally. Patience and practicality will be necessary. Circumvent emotional mayhem.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Aim to take better care of your health and emotional state of mind. Exercise, proper diet and implementing moderation into your actions and food intake are good places to begin.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Discussing your plans with a friend, relative or loved one will lead to opposition. Make a kind gesture that will ease built-up tension to gain support. Romance is encouraged.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Change can be a good thing if it inspires you to reach your goals. Personal improvements will give you added confidence and help you recognize who is your friend and who isn’t.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — An emotional matter will lead to a change of plans. Your personal papers and finances are best kept hidden. Observe what’s going on around you, but don’t retaliate unless you have good reason.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — An impulsive decision will lead to a loss. Protect against theft, physical mishaps and vulnerability due to a lack of technological protection. Don’t share private or personal information.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Delve into subjects, cultures and philosophies that interest you. Consider the pros and cons of your findings and come up with what works best for you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Sign up for a course or get away for a brief vacation. Spending time with someone you love and exploring new options or lifestyle adjustments will enhance your personal situation.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Control your emotions. Children, a friend or loved one will push or pressure you. Use intelligence and have a practical alternative in place to offset any feud that arises.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — You may feel like being the life of the party, but overdoing it will not wear well at the end of the night. Moderation in all aspects of life will be required.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Share your feelings. If you don’t, anxiety will build and an explosion could result. Hashing out any differences you have with someone will bring you closer together.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2017

An energetic outlet will help you maintain balance as well as curb stress. Look for opportunities to learn and to explore your inner self. Signing up for a course related to personal growth will give you greater insight into the possibilities available to you. Change is encouraged.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Reassess your lifestyle and the decisions you make every day to come up with a plan that will inspire you to improve your current situation.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Don’t go overboard. You may desire personal or physical change, but the results will not live up to your expectations if you are excessive or unrealistic.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Open up about what you want to see happen. If you don’t share your feelings, no one will know what you want. Positive change will lead to satisfaction and happiness.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Emotions will skyrocket and tempers will mount. Avoid situations that back you into a corner. Stick to creative endeavors that will keep you too busy to indulge in personal battles.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — A different location or hangout will give you a new outlook. Participate in events that can bring about change in your community or influence how you go about realizing your plans.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You’ll crave change, but that doesn’t mean you should engage in travel or something that is going to be costly or timeconsuming or could upset someone who loves you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Make relationships a priority. Be willing to compromise if it will help stabilize your life. You must do the work if you want to reap the reward.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Make time for your needs. Plan to relax or indulge in something that brings you joy. Personal improvements or creative endeavors will lead to interesting encounters.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — A change of plans or location will inspire you to do things differently. Protect against mishaps, minor injuries or health issues. Proper diet, exercise and moderation will be required.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — The urge to participate should be monitored carefully. Don’t take part in something that is above your physical capabilities. Be smart, and lean toward activities that require intelligence, not brawn.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Make personal choices that will improve your domestic situation. Do the work required to add to your comfort or convenience. More action and less talk will pay off.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — When it comes to making donations or lending or borrowing money or possessions, don’t act in haste. Don’t make assumptions. Avoid indulgent behavior. Moderation will save you from financial and emotional loss.