HOROSCOPES

What kind of day will today be? To find out what the stars say, read the forecast given for your birth sign.

For Tuesday, August 21, 2018

ARIES (March 21 to April 19)

You are high-viz today. Personal details about your private life might become public for some reason. Someone might be talking about you.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)

Do anything to shake things up today, because you want a bit of adventure! Change your routine. Go someplace you've never been before.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)

Devote some part of this day to clearing up loose ends pertaining to shared property, inheritances and insurance issues. You'll be glad you did this. (Whew!)

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)

Today you need to go more than halfway when dealing with others. This means you have to be accommodating, cooperative and polite. (Never underestimate the power of courtesy.)

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22)

It will please you to get better organized today. Do something, even if you just tidy the back seat of your car. You want to feel more in control of your world.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)

This is a fun-loving day! Accept invitations to party and schmooze with others. Enjoy sports events and playful activities with children. Romance and love affairs will blossom!

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22)

Home and family are your top priorities today. In fact, you will welcome a chance to cocoon at home. A conversation with a female family member might be important.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)

During discussions with others today, you want to get down to the nitty-gritty of things. You don't want to waste time in superficial chitchat. You want a meaningful exchange.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)

Money is on your mind today. If out shopping, you likely will buy long-lasting, useful items because you feel practical. (Practical is always good.)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)

Today the Moon is in your sign, and it also will be there tomorrow. Once a month, each of us has the Moon in our sign for two days; and when this happens, we have a little bit of extra good luck!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)

Work alone or behind the scenes today, because you feel the need to be low-profile and private. You're not being antisocial - you want some downtime.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20)

A conversation with a female acquaintance or friend will be significant today. Share your hopes and dreams for the future with this person to get his or her feedback, which might help you.

YOU BORN TODAY: You are sociable, fun-loving and friendly. You also are talented, imaginative and intuitive. You are a generous person. This year you will simplify your life and build solid foundations. Hard work and effort pay will pay off. Focus your energy in one direction. Physical exercise is important. Explore yoga, martial arts or jogging - any physical discipline that you enjoy.

Birthdate of: Usain Bolt, Olympic athlete; Kim Cattrall, actress; Carrie-Anne Moss, actress.