Horoscopes

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018:

This year you will experience a powerful year, where you feel as if it is all or nothing. Often you get two different options for one choice. Slow down and evaluate. If you are single, you have the time and volition to meet someone special.

The closer you get to your next birthday, the better your odds are of meeting Mr. or Ms. Right. If you are attached, you often are challenged as a couple to pitch in and help others. You will discover the importance of working together. Listen to Scorpio more often.

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

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

★★★★ You are full of energy. You even might consider bringing friends together for a fun competition. You have a way of pulling people in. Organizing a happening could be a piece of cake. Follow your instincts.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

★★★★ Your creativity helps you organize a situation much more effectively than you’d thought possible. This new perspective comes from a strong willingness to grow. You also see events and people in a different light.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

★★★★ You might be thinking of someone at a distance, or perhaps you decide to take a trip. Know that you will not satisfy this need until you are mentally prepared. Consider different possibilities, but remember that time is on your side.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

★★★★ One-on-one relating leads to an interesting conversation. Be careful, though, as your mind is likely to float to other times and faraway places. A close friend could have an attitude, which you might want to bypass for now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

★★★★★ Others seek you out. In fact, you could be surprised by what comes down the pike toward you. Be flattered. How you juggle friends and a love interest could amaze many people. You need to check in with an older person.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

★★★ You might want to say “no” to a project. Of course, you might decide to throw an impromptu party instead. A child or loved one might want some extra time with you. Do your best to make this possible.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★★★★ Your imagination might be going overboard when dealing with a loved one. The unexpected occurs with the finances of a partnership. You might want to indulge in a major purchase, but your timing is off.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★★ Move through a last-minute hassle that could interrupt the flow of an event. Do your best to stay in sync with a neighbour or relative who appears to be closed down. You might not realize how little you are sharing as well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

★★★★ You could be making a difference where it counts. Others appreciate your generous spirit. Speak your mind when having a discussion with a sibling or a close neighbour. Be sure to schedule time for a lengthy visit.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

★★★★ You tend to indulge a lot, and you’ll feel relieved that the time has come to enjoy your weekend. Deal with the unexpected. If you can use this event to create more of what you want, by all means, do. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★★★★★ You attract what you desire. Indulge in a lively afternoon. You easily could have various invitations to sort through. You will want to do what feels right, but you might opt to follow your heart. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

★★★★★ You might be more demanding than you realize. If you find yourself in the middle of an argument, ask yourself why you are pushing others so hard.

Make amends by explaining the vision behind what you are fighting for. HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018:

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 see-saw 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.

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 favourite spot or pick up the phone and make plans to take a drive to your favourite summer spot.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★★ honour 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.

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.

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.

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 behaviour until you take a hard look at your budget. Fortunately, you have saved for this moment. 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.