Horoscopes
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018: This year you open up to some fast changes that come in from out of left field. Actually, had you been more aware, you could have predicted some of the year’s happenings. Thankfully, you deal with the unexpected well and greet change positively. If you are single, you might be delightfully surprised by a spontaneous introduction. You will be happy once you get to know this person better. If you are attached, the two of you will enjoy each other more. You often can be found snuggled up at home together.
The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
ARIES (March 21–April 19) ★★★★ Others might act like jack-inthe-boxes. Your feeling that you need to strap on your seatbelt might not be wrong. Your instincts will guide you through any emotional minefields. Know that those around you are also dealing with emotional stuff.
TAURUS (April 20–May 20) ★★★★★ Prepare to agree or be docile if objecting. You could run into a group of touchy, arrogant people and might not like their style or agree with their words. Still, you will want to avoid a collision. Plan on being calm and unruffled by what you hear.
GEMINI (May 21–June 20) ★★★ The morning could flow more easily than the afternoon. You will need to buckle down and have a very serious chat with an associate. This person could help you cut the complaining and effectively complete a project. Listen to suggestions.
CANCER (June 21–July 22) ★★★★ You might need to have a slow morning, because you could be out of sorts. By the afternoon, a problem will not appear as big, and you will feel as if it can be solved. Your sense of humour returns later in the day. You feel better than you have in a while.
LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) ★★★★ Use the morning for important calls. Despite some uproar, your sense of humour peeks through. Understand what is happening around you. Recognize your options rather than the blockages that have been created. Time could be your ally.
VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) ★★★★★ Get your finances in order. You will have a lot of ground to cover in the next few days, whether you want to or not. Loosen up in the afternoon. You could be amazed by what you hear and may end up disconcerted by someone’s response. Just let it go.
LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) ★★★★ Your upbeat personality could make the morning easier, but by the afternoon, you could be wading in murky waters. Be careful when dealing with the afternoon and the choices you make. A family member or a domestic issue could drag you down.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) ★★★★ You perk up in the afternoon. Spending some time with a friend could be necessary. This person helps you relax. You feel as if pursuing an even course might be impossible, as you see potholes everywhere. A discussion will help eliminate a problem.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22–Dec. 21) ★★★ The morning opens up a new possibility. By the afternoon, you once again see restrictions. The solution might not be instantaneous. A close friend or family member could be full of information. Ask questions, if need be. Distance yourself if you have to.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22–Jan. 19) ★★★ You could be slow in creating more of what you want. Someone’s temper could cost you a pretty penny. The unexpected is likely to slow you down or create a blockage. Don’t worry so much. Relax, and you’ll find the right answer.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20–Feb. 18) ★★★★ You bounce from one topic to another. So much is going through your mind that to others, you might appear fragmented. Open up discussions and honour your feelings. A friend understands you and helps you sort through different issues.
PISCES (Feb. 19–March 20) ★★★★ You might be looking at a situation differently from how others are. Getting a mutual agreement could be difficult if various parties are not on the same page. Consider detaching from the situation for a bit.