THE LAST WORD IN ASTROLOGY

August 16, 2018

Celebrities born on this day: Cameron Monaghan, 25; Steve Carell, 56; Angela Bassett, 60; Madonna, 60.

Happy Birthday! You can think big, but don’t set goals that are unreasonable. Plan and prepare for anything and everything. Knowing what you are doing and living within your means will help you move forward without loss or regret. Be methodical and thorough, and stick to your budget. Your numbers are 5, 12, 23, 29, 32, 37, 41.

ARIES (March 21-April 19):

Put more thought into the way you handle your relationships with the people you live or work with before you decide to make changes that could alter the way others feel about you. Compassion, thoughtfulness and understanding will be required. ★★★

TAURUS (April 20-May 20):

Share your feelings, but don’t make a fuss. Have a plan in mind or a suggestion or solution ready if you think adjustments need to be made. Be willing to listen to what others have to say. Relationships are two-way streets. ★★★

GEMINI (May 21-June 20):

Stabilize your personal life and home environment. Talk matters over with loved ones if you feel changes need to be made. Be open to suggestions and willing to make adjustments in order to keep the peace. ★★★★★

CANCER (June 21-July 22):

Trust your intuition over your emotions. If you let someone take advantage of you, it will lead to an argument that will be difficult to resolve. Look at every angle of an issue before you make a statement. ★★

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22):

Stick close to home and concentrate on personal, physical and emotional improvements. The better you feel about who you are, what you represent and what you do, the easier it will be to get things done. Don’t give in to temptation. ★★★★

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

Visit places that are unfamiliar. Experience what life has to offer. Broaden your horizons and expand your circle of friends. Change will do you good and open your eyes to new possibilities. Travel and educational pursuits are favored. ★★★★

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

You can’t please everyone. Offer help where you can and ignore those who criticize or ridicule you. Arguing will not be productive or help calm your nerves. Follow your heart, be good to yourself and offer love and peace. ★★★

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

Look at all possibilities and consider what suits you best and is most comforting and self-gratifying. Bring about changes that will eliminate negativity in your life and help you maintain balance as well as enforce a debt-free lifestyle. ★★★

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

Reconnect with people who have been helpful in the past, not those who have leaned on you without giving anything in return. Don’t lose sight of the cost involved in bringing about a change that someone wants you to make. ★★★

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

Get serious about the changes you want to make. Whether personal or professional, it’s important to follow through with your plans after careful consideration of the end result you are trying to achieve. ★★★★

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

Too much of anything will lead to trouble. Use intelligence and common sense to help you avoid emotional purchases or making promises that aren’t realistic or affordable. Look inward and concentrate on personal gains. Romance is favored. ★★

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20):

Someone from your past will surprise you with an unexpected offer, gift or payback for something you did a long time ago. Attending a reunion or offering to help someone in need will change your life or the way you move forward. ★★★★★

Birthday Baby: You are helpful, encouraging and dedicated. You are innovative and adaptable.