Astrology: Take a look at your daily horoscope

Happy birthday:

for Sunday, Aug. 26. This year you could feel conflicted, as you sometimes want to be intellectual in your responses, yet your feelings run the show. Learning to juggle these seemingly opposite attitudes could be a challenge. If you are single, you might meet a lot of people, but not everyone has the makeup to give you a long-term, committed relationship. Do not settle. If you are attached, the two of you act as if you are on the seesaw of life. You will learn to be in harmony with your significant other, no matter what. PISCES accepts change graciously.

Aries (March 21-April 19):

★★★ You slow down quite suddenly, and could find it close to impossible to get going again. Do not fight the inevitable; call today a lazy day. Curl up and take as many naps as you want. Don’t fight this side of yourself today. Tonight: Do as little as possible.

Taurus (April 20-May 20):

★★★★ You have handled a lot of responsibilities over the past few days. You feel liberated, whether you accept an invitation to a favorite spot or pick up the phone and make plans to take a drive to your favorite summer spot. Tonight: Let your hair down.

Gemini (May 21-June 20):

★★★★ Reach out to a loved one at a distance. This person has quite a lot of authority over you. To many people, he or she seems controlling. Look at your relationship closely; you could feel as if you usually have a fun time with this person. Tonight: Be a wild thing.

Cancer (June 21-July 22):

★★★★ Opt for a day trip that pulls you out of your environment. The change of landscape does a world of good, and helps change your perspective. As a result, when you look at problems later, they seem to have rolled away. Tonight: Just don’t be alone, whatever you do.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22):

★★★★ You and a loved one need to spend some quality time together. You have the best intentions, but an element of the unexpected could change your plans. At a certain point, bucking a trend won’t work, especially today. Tonight: Avoid a blaming situation.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

★★★★ Defer to others. Not that you don’t defer frequently, but it is important for a loved one to feel as if you trust his or her judgment. Unfortunately, a tendency toward surprises and the unexpected marks both of your days. Tonight: Maintain a sense of humor.

Libra (Sept. 23- Oct. 22):

★★★ You might want to vanish for the day. You could get into a home project that you can do by yourself. You notice that others seem to be going in all directions at once. Don’t count on anyone but yourself today. Tonight: Be gracious with others.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

★★★★ Honor a fast change, as it is likely to make all the difference in how you deal with a loved one. You might have had plans, but be ready for an adjustment. A younger person could charm his or her way into your plans. Tonight: Be as creative as possible.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

★★★ Reach out to someone who often needs help, no matter what he or she does. Make it your pleasure to pitch in. Emotions run high, and you might want to pull back some if the moment becomes too intense. Tonight: Reward yourself, and go where you want to be.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

★★★ You can be counted on, despite current trends around you. Don’t take it personally when someone cancels your plans together. Take the free time and go off to explore a new store or catch a movie. You will feel renewed as a result. Tonight: Get some R and R.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

★★★ You might want to eliminate a problem before it happens. Be aware of the costs of overspending. You might not be conscious of your behavior until you take a hard look at your budget. Fortunately, you have saved for this moment. Tonight: Be more upbeat.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):

★★★★ Today’s Full Moon gets the best of you, no matter what you do. You can try to buck the trend, but you could end up getting more frustrated. It might be best to accept the circumstances and follow the moment. Move your plans. Tonight: Time for fun!

Born today: Actor Macaulay Culkin (1980), singer Shirley Manson (1966), actress Melissa McCarthy (1970)