Horoscope

The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017: This year you are unusually fortunate. You have the ability to pull white rabbits out of a black hat.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH A sense of abundance, goodwill and luck surrounds you in the morning. Handle a difficult conversation in the morning. Tonight: Get as much sleep as you can.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH You might have buyer’s remorse on some level. For some reason, you seem to feel as if you can’t return an indulgence or purchase. Tonight: Hang out at home.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHHH You have the ability to turn a person away from overindulging and/or being rather wild at times. Tonight: Where the crowds are.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH You might have a “bah-humbug” attitude in the morning, but you’ll be able to reverse it by midafternoon. Tonight: Act as if you deserve to get what you want.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Imagine what it would be like to be as driven as a friend of yours is. This person’s words will encourage you. Tonight: Take some much-needed personal time

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You have the ability to let go and get to the bottom of a problem. A meeting or a get-together with friends might totally distract you. Tonight: Feel empowered.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHH One-on-one relating takes you in a whole new direction. You could see a personal matter much differently as a result. Tonight: People notice you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHHH You could be tired of hearing the same old chatter from the same person. You could be locked into a particular response. Tonight: Be a duo.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHHH Let go of trying to be fair. What is important is the quality of how well you relate to others. A new friend could be full of surprises. Tonight: In the limelight.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Make sure your checkbook is balanced. As the afternoon approaches, you might be in for a surprise or two. Tonight: Accept an offer.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You will see no reason to slow down in the morning, especially with all the action going on around you. Tonight: Play it nice and easy.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Avoid a tense conversation at any cost. Express your caring and your delightful creativity in a positive way, and use care with your finances by not going overboard. Tonight: Start the weekend early.