Your Horoscope for Thursday, August 22

ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★★ Even when negativity is directed toward you, you use it in a positive manner. Somehow, you don’t feel the sting that difficult people may encase in their words.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★★★ You could be edgy with a demanding boss or authority figure. Transform your edginess into a strong conversation about expectations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★ You may feel as if you need to be more tuned in to a serious-minded relative or friend. You often sense this person’s judgment. Confusion surrounds an interaction.

CANCER ( June 21-July 22) ★★★★ Your feelings come out when dealing with a friend. If you do not like what you want to say, don’t talk. You will gain if you think through the situation more completely.

LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★★ You might feel slighted. You find that others are very much into their own “stuff ” and work. Relax. These situations will even out. A special offer could come your way anytime — even today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★★ Reach out for more understanding. You might be coming to a significant decision and would benefit from all of the expert advice you can get.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★★★ One-on-one relating draws interesting results. Someone might say something that could be raw or not thought through. Don’t get in a tizzy.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★★ It might be easier to defer to others. You wonder how everyone has become so headstrong. Perhaps you have been an excellent role model.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★ Pace yourself. You might not be able to keep a rigid schedule. At one point in the day, a need for an extended conversation becomes obvious.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★★ If you’re hitting a block, tap into your creativity. You will find that the answer lies within you. A brainstorming session could work as well.

AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★ Even you sometimes get stuck into a niche. At the moment, you find it difficult to take a leap of faith to create more of what you want and desire.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★★★ Speak your mind, but try to be as succinct and clear as possible. Someone might take umbrage at your words, but most people won’t. Trust your choices.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY (Aug. 22) This year, you become more willing to open up to dynamic changes. You will take risks more often, although you will carefully weigh the pros and cons.