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 Monday, Aug. 6, 2018: This year you will experience many different facets of associates’ personalities. You might wonder if you ever really knew them. Their behavior might be a reaction to your more open behavior.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★★★ Reach out to someone who has a vigorous mind and a novel perspective. You could enjoy an impromptu conversation, or you might have a reason behind initiating contact. It makes no difference. Tonight: Use direct communication.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★ You might feel pressured to do more than your share. You feel much more in touch with what you need than you have in a while. If you hang back a little, you will discover that a friend supports you. Tonight: Pay your bills first, then decide.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★ You could get ahead of a project. If you opt for an early start, you will be more than pleased. You will need to deal with interference to a degree. Several people will make an effort to touch base. Tonight: Happiest at home.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★★★ Understand that a discussion might not take place in the open. Do yourself a favor and let the issue vacate your mind for the day. Throw yourself into something that you feel is worthwhile. Tonight: Let yourself be charmed by a loved one.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★★★ Keep your objectives in mind when dealing with an overly optimistic person. Remember that his or her ideas do carry a lot of power. Use positive thinking when coming up with a solution. Tonight: Zero in on your priorities.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★ You could say more than you wish to with your actions. Recognize that you are simply not good at the art of deception! Good news puts a smile on your face. Remain open to a conversation. Tonight: Out until the wee hours.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★★ Consider heading in a new direction; several novel and unusual ideas are likely to come forward as a result. You might want a course correction. Can you do this without any negative ramifications? Tonight: Embrace spontaneity!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★★★ Relating on a oneon-one basis encourages you to be more open and expressive. Others will be delighted when they see this facet of your personality. You have a flair for letting others know who you are. Tonight: At a favorite place with friends.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★★ Defer to others, and make it clear where you are coming from. You will find that a friend is sensitive to your desires and needs. To those around you, you seem to have endless energy. Tonight: Be as expressive as you can be when socializing.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★ You might be a bit more on edge than usual. How you see someone could be very different from how others see him or her. You look for certain qualities that others do not; herein lies the difference. Tonight: Zero in on what others want.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★ You greet many people with your playful style. You help them loosen up for a while. Sometimes, people get a little too uptight and/or self-conscious. Be aware of your limitations when relaxing. Tonight: Act as if there were no tomorrow.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★ You might be concerned about your home life. You are capable of looking at long-term trends at the present moment. You also make insightful judgments about people in general and their motives. Tonight: Make it an easy night.