Horoscopes

Today’s birthday (Aug. 29): You’re lucky with health and work this year.

Grow stronger with steady practices. Business picks up this summer, perhaps inspiring a shift in autumn studies or travels. Winter invites family gatherings at home, before springtime tempts the open road.

Aries (March 21-April 19): Today is a 7. Listen closely. Monitor conditions. A formidable barrier blocks the path. Work with someone who can see your blind spot. Communicate around tight corners.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): 8. Resist the temptation to splurge on something unnecessary. Reduce consumption and waste. Simplify and prioritize basics. Develop lucrative opportunities around an obstacle.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): 7. Discover a personal roadblock. Slow to avoid hidden dangers. Focus on keeping promises and agreements, despite a challenge or change. Nurture yourself.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): 7. Finish work privately. Take it easy and allow time to process recent changes. Consider options and speculate. You may be learning more than desired.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): 7. Strategize with your team. Don’t push into a brick wall. Wait for better conditions to advance. Practice the basics. Keep things simple and inexpensive.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

8. A professional challenge could stop or slow the action. Don’t push sensitive issues. Share humor to defrost an icy situation. Practice diplomacy and graciousness.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

7. Don’t launch an exploration until the road is clear. Traffic and obstacles could delay your adventure. Proceed with caution. Study options and possibilities.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): 7. Strategize with your partner to solve a financial puzzle. Prepare documents, paperwork and arrangements for later presentation. Contribute to grow shared accounts.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): 8. Slow to consider a challenge. Share extra patience. Don’t push your partner beyond their comfort level. Patiently defer gratification. Support each other.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): 7. A physical setback or limitation could cause delays. Slow and step carefully. Relax and wait for better conditions. Avoid accidents or injury. Nurture your health.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): 7. Patiently communicate around a romantic barrier or obstacle. Old assumptions get challenged. Complications could interrupt your plans. Relax and have fun anyway.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): 7. Delays or complications could affect domestic renovations. Make repairs and keep systems operational. Find a temporary solution. Clean and clear clutter. Family takes priority.