YOUR horoscope

Note: Bigar’s Stars is based on the degree of your sun at birth. The sign name is simply a label astrologers put on a set of degrees for convenience. For best results, readers should refer to the dates following each sign.

A baby born today has a Sun in Virgo and a Moon in Leo if born before 11:33 a.m. (EST). Afterward, the Moon will be in Virgo.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016: This year you often have grandiose schemes in your mind, but rarely share them. As a result, others continue to view you as being uniformly practical. Unexpected events and whimsical new associates will throw your life into chaos. You might like the change. If you are single, there is no telling whom you might meet on your travels. If you are attached, the two of you might decide to make a major purchase. You also enjoy surprising each other. A fellow VIRGO can be quite a drain on you at times.

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) ★★★★ You become more and more focused on what you want and where you are heading. You could surprise someone with an unusual choice. Continue on your present path, at least for now. You won’t change your objective, but you might adjust your approach. Tonight: Make it easy.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★★★ A new beginning becomes possible if you relax and follow through on what remains critical. Understand what is occurring between you and a loved one. This person will decide to go along with the program, at least for now. Tonight: Get ready for the weekend!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★ You won’t be able to slow down, as you’ll sense that a lot more must be done than what meets the eye. By the afternoon, you might want to do some quiet work. If you can, work from home. Tonight: A new beginning becomes possible with a personal or domestic matter.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★★★ You will be in a situation where you have much more say than you might realize. Deal with your finances in the morning. A new beginning could demand your attention most of the day. This matter can be heavy or light, depending on your issues. Tonight: Out shopping.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★★ Use the morning for what you feel is necessary. You easily could be distracted by what comes up. You will need to redo some work if you are not focused. An issue involving your finances might emerge. Postpone any commitments for now. Tonight: Treat a loved one.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★ You don’t need to be “on” all the time, even though you might feel as if you do. Try not to make a big deal of a difficult beginning. Everyone is entitled to a slow start from time to time. Others will come toward you because of your vibrancy and charisma. Tonight: All smiles.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★★ You might want to defer to others in the afternoon. It will become clear that you need and/or want some personal time. Try to get it before the weekend. An unexpected development involving a loved one could surprise and intrigue you. Tonight: All fun and games.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★★ Handle responsibilities quickly. A long-term desire could become a predominant thought in the afternoon. Those around you seem to lighten up. The time has come for you to achieve the rapport you have hoped for with a key person in your life. Tonight: As you like it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★★ Return important calls in the morning. Insights you gain might define your plans for the remainder of the day. You could be delightfully surprised by a loved one. Flow with various situations. Don’t do anything that could cause a problem. Tonight: In the limelight.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★★ Let a loved one chat the day away. What you hear will be more important than you initially might have thought. Let this person share news without interfering and asking questions. You will learn a lot more as a result. Tonight: If you can, take off early for the weekend.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★★ Others continue to buzz around you, but listen to their words. Take nothing for granted. Later in the day, make time for an important individual in your life. You’ll draw in much more of what you desire once you clear the air. Tonight: Go along with a friend’s plans.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★★ You see the world through your own eyes and experiences. You are willing to take risks, but a surprise could throw you into uncertainty. Stay centered, and understand that you have free rein if you do need to make a decision. Tonight: Sort through different suggestions.

BORN TODAY Actor Chris Tucker (1971), singer/songwriter Van Morrison (1945), educator Maria Montessori (1870)