YOUR horoscope

Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018:

This year you will experience a powerful year, where you feel as if it is all or nothing. Often you get two different options for one choice. Slow down and evaluate. If you are single, you have the time and volition to meet someone special. The closer you get to your next birthday, the better your odds are of meeting Mr. or Ms. Right. If you are attached, you often are challenged as a couple to pitch in and help others. You will discover the importance of working together. Listen to SCORPIO more often.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

You are full of energy. You even might consider bringing friends together for a fun competition. You have a way of pulling people in. Organizing a happening could be a piece of cake. Follow your instincts. Tonight: A party could start from out of nowhere.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Your creativity helps you organize a situation much more effectively than you’d thought possible. This new perspective comes from a strong willingness to grow. You also see events and people in a different light. Tonight: Be as lively as you can be.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

You might be thinking of someone at a distance, or perhaps you decide to take a trip. Know that you will not satisfy this need until you are mentally prepared. Consider different possibilities, but remember that time is on your side. Tonight: Enjoy music.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

One-on-one relating leads to an interesting conversation. Be careful, though, as your mind is likely to float to other times and faraway places. A close friend could have an attitude, which you might want to bypass for now. Tonight: Time for fun and games.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Others seek you out. In fact, you could be surprised by what comes down the pike toward you. Be flattered. How you juggle friends and a love interest could amaze many people. You need to check in with an older person. Tonight: Sort through invitations.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You might want to say “no” to a project. Of course, you might decide to throw an impromptu party instead. A child or loved one might want some extra time with you. Do your best to make this possible. Tonight: Recognize when you are too tired to go on.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Your imagination might be going overboard when dealing with a loved one. The unexpected occurs with the finances of a partnership. You might want to indulge in a major purchase, but your timing is off. Tonight: Have a chat with a family member.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Move through a last-minute hassle that could interrupt the flow of an event. Do your best to stay in sync with a neighbor or relative who appears to be closed down. You might not realize how little you are sharing as well. Tonight: Invite some friends over.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You could be making a difference where it counts. Others appreciate your generous spirit. Speak your mind when having a discussion with a sibling or a close neighbor. Be sure to schedule time for a lengthy visit. Tonight: Rock the neighborhood with music!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You tend to indulge a lot, and you’ll feel relieved that the time has come to enjoy your weekend. Deal with the unexpected. If you can use this event to create more of what you want, by all means, do. Tonight: Treat a family member to a favorite dinner.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You attract what you desire. Indulge in a lively afternoon. You easily could have various invitations to sort through. You will want to do what feels right, but you might opt to follow your heart. Tonight: Express your feelings to a partner.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

You might be more demanding than you realize. If you find yourself in the middle of an argument, ask yourself why you are pushing others so hard. Make amends by explaining the vision behind what you are fighting for. Tonight: Hang out and relax.

BORN TODAY

Actress Blake Lively (1987), film director Tim Burton (1958), musician Gene Simmons (1949)

Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018:

This year you could feel conflicted, as you sometimes want to be intellectual in your responses, yet your feelings run the show. Learning to juggle these seemingly opposite attitudes could be a challenge. If you are single, you might meet a lot of people, but not everyone has the makeup to give you a longterm, committed relationship. Do not settle. If you are attached, the two of you act as if you are on the seesaw of life. You will learn to be in harmony with your significant other, no matter what. PISCES accepts change graciously.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

You slow down quite suddenly, and could find it close to impossible to get going again. Do not fight the inevitable; call today a lazy day. Curl up and take as many naps as you want. Don’t fight this side of yourself today. Tonight: Do as little as possible.

This Week: Recent frustrations seem to disappear.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

You have handled a lot of responsibilities over the past few days. You feel liberated, whether you accept an invitation to a favorite spot or pick up the phone and make plans to take a drive to your favorite summer spot. Tonight: Let your hair down.

This Week: Use Monday to the max.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Reach out to a loved one at a distance. This person has quite a lot of authority over you. To many people, he or she seems controlling. Look at your relationship closely; you could feel as if you usually have a fun time with this person. Tonight: Be a wild thing.

This Week: Expect to be in the limelight Monday and Tuesday.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Opt for a day trip that pulls you out of your environment. The change of landscape does a world of good, and helps change your perspective. As a result, when you look at problems later, they seem to have rolled away. Tonight: Just don’t be alone, whatever you do.

This Week: Detach and make sure your plan is feasible.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

You and a loved one need to spend some quality time together. You have the best intentions, but an element of the unexpected could change your plans. At a certain point, bucking a trend won’t work, especially today. Tonight: Avoid a blaming situation.

This Week: You will design a plan that satisfies most people.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Defer to others. Not that you don’t defer frequently, but it is important for a loved one to feel as if you trust his or her judgment. Unfortunately, a tendency toward surprises and the unexpected marks both of your days. Tonight: Maintain a sense of humor.

This Week: If there is a backfire, you will not be held responsible.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You might want to vanish for the day. You could get into a home project that you can do by yourself. You notice that others seem to be going in all directions at once. Don’t count on anyone but yourself today. Tonight: Be gracious with others.

This Week: Do not push away some menial work.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Honor a fast change, as it is likely to make all the difference in how you deal with a loved one. You might have had plans, but be ready for an adjustment. A younger person could charm his or her way into your plans. Tonight: Be as creative as possible.

This Week: Your ingenuity sparks conflict as well as great ideas.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Reach out to someone who often needs help, no matter what he or she does. Make it your pleasure to pitch in. Emotions run high, and you might want to pull back some if the moment becomes too intense. Tonight: Reward yourself, and go where you want to be. This Week: You might be slow to start, but you’ll still accomplish a lot.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You can be counted on, despite current trends around you. Don’t take it personally when someone cancels your plans together. Take the free time and go off to explore a new store or catch a movie. You will feel renewed as a result. Tonight: Get some R and R.

This Week: Lay your cards on the table Monday.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You might want to eliminate a problem before it happens. Be aware of the costs of overspending. You might not be conscious of your behavior until you take a hard look at your budget. Fortunately, you have saved for this moment. Tonight: Be more upbeat.

This Week: Make sure you have the funds to proceed as you would like.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Today’s Full Moon gets the best of you, no matter what you do. You can try to buck the trend, but you could end up getting more frustrated. It might be best to accept the circumstances and follow the moment. Move your plans. Tonight: Time for fun!

This Week: Ask for what you want on Monday.

BORN TODAY

Actor Macaulay Culkin (1980), singer Shirley Manson (1966), actress Melissa Mccarthy (1970)