JACQUELINE BIGAR

Your Horoscope for Saturday, August 18

ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★★

You might need to reflect on the value of an expenditure. You need not be lavish in your choices. A partner might not see eye to eye with you. Both of you will work it out or change the subject. Get into a mutually loved pastime. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★★ Oneon-one relating clears an obstruction between you and a loved one. What is clear is that you do not have total control of this relationship, nor should you. Otherwise, you would get bored. You need human unpredictability.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★★

Reach out to someone you really care about. Before you realize it, others might start gossiping and expressing delight in how available you seem to be. Say “yes” to plans, even if an activity is totally new to you. CANCER ( June 21-July 22) ★★★★

Others appreciate your imagination and naturally romantic ways. Your sensitivity emerges so much that you might become defensive and pull back. You could be stunned by what you hear from those closest to you. Get all the facts before reacting. LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★★

You might feel stuck in the morning, especially when dealing with a personal or domestic matter. Understand where someone else is coming from. You will feel much better if you really try to hear his or her message. Avoid a kneejerk reaction.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★

Reach out to a loved one. You might want to make plans. One of you would appreciate staying close to home, no matter what the possibilities are. Do not fight city hall. You could stun a friend with a sudden burst of energy.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★

Stay centered when dealing with a potential adversary. You have the ability to draw others toward you, especially later in the day. You can end a problem by reaching out to another person.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★★

You move through strong feelings and use them well. Whether your emotions are hard or easy to express, you apply them properly in your life. They become assets rather than losses. Your attitude defines your success.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★★★

You might be sluggish as the day starts, yet you’ll get through your responsibilities and errands by nighttime. When you finally kick back, you could have a wild time. Others will be amazed by what you share.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★★

Use the morning hours for yourself and any important talks or interactions. You are full of energy, yet you might choose to schedule some quiet time for yourself to reflect. You have a way of drawing others in.

AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★★

After you visit with an older friend or relative, spring yourself free. You are likely to find that your friends are off together, perhaps at the beach or a baseball game. You could decide to join. The choice is yours.

You want to make a good impression on someone at a distance. You could find this difficult, as you might be a little distracted or pressured. This, too, shall pass. Relate directly to a respected friend or loved one. Go to a sports game or a movie.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY (Aug. 18)

This year you have an unusual drive to create and complete. You might uncover a new interest or hobby.