Astrology: Take a look at your daily horoscope
Happy birthday:
for Monday, Aug. 31. Influential, dynamic and fun, you’re psychologically astute and know what makes others tick. The first half of the year is frazzled and challenging; the second half is an outright triumph. Your projects soar. If single, you’re so attractive and charming that they’re lining up. But you hate pretention so much you rarely go on a second date. If attached, your bond is powerful and deeply private. TAURUS goes the extra mile for you.
Aries (March 21-April 19):
★★ Unexpected occurrences are coming your way. They will be positive, but they might rattle you. Unusual insights come up as a project reaches fruition. Be aware that people around you might be acting erratically.
Tonight: It’s going to be a nutty night. Hide out.
Taurus (April 20-May 20):
★★★★ Professional concerns are the focus of the day. Business is highlighted. You make new advances in your career. You are more open and accessible but take care to avoid emotional displays, especially in public. Tonight: Gather a few friends together and make merry.
Gemini (May 21-June 20):
★★★★ You are a thinker and a dreamer. Your mind is active and you feel restless and yearn for new experiences. You feel a need to get away and break from the usual routine. You might create positive change through your ideas. Tonight: Network online.
Cancer (June 21-July 22): ★★★ Things could get emotionally intense before the day is over. This is particularly true if you are facing issues related to shared belongings. Use the day for expansion, reflection and concluding projects. Tonight: Catch up with old friends. Keep a light heart.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22):
★★★★★ Romance is highlighted. This is a great day to schedule an adventurous encounter with that special person. Your friend is apt to be feeling as excited and enthusiastic about the day as you are. Feed your creative juices; indulge in music and art. Tonight: Relax.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):
★★★ You seek perfection in all you do today. But this slows you down, and you might find colleagues speeding ahead while you are stuck checking details on your project. Cease the worrying and go at your own natural pace. Tonight: A quiet night at home.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):
★★★★ It is a great day for a creative project. You clearly have a romantic vision. You might be somewhat possessive of loved ones and children. Your communication skills are vital now. Talk over your feelings with someone you trust. Tonight: At home. Make it easy.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):
★★★★ Spend time with your family and other loved ones. Stick close to home and work there if possible. Attend to a home-repair project in your spare time. You might be dealing with parents. You feel a tie to your roots. Tonight: Let your imagination fly.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):
★★★ You are busy keeping your mind occupied with new information. Keep conscious control of your emotions when communicating. Your thinking is unduly influenced by the past. A short trip works to your benefit today. Tonight: Make a meal for those you care about.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan 19):
★★ You studiously look for new ways of making money. Be aware that change will be stressful. Take time to plan your actions. Do not make mountains out of molehills. You experience a willingness to give up things you no longer need. Tonight: Pamper yourself.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):
★★★★ It’s all about your health and emotional self today. It’s OK to be selfish now. Take care of yourself, especially any health issues. Your feelings and thoughts are aligned. Tonight: Treat yourself and loved ones to an expensively made dinner.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):
★★★ It is a good day to work quietly behind the scenes. Hide your moodiness from others. Take time to reflect and meditate. Unconscious attitudes can be difficult. The past, even your childhood, affects you today. Tonight: As you like it.
Born today: Educator Maria Montessori (1870), editor William Shawn (1907), actor Richard Gere (1949)