Horoscopes

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (08/16/18). Family and home fill your heart this year. Professional surprises could get profitable. Dedicated attention to health and fitness pays out-sized dividends, especially this winter. Envision perfection this summer before you and your partner surmount obstacles for a personal accomplishment. Water your garden with love. ARIES (March 21April 19) — Today is a 7 — Focus on finances today and tomorrow. Hold your temper. Impulsive actions can backfire. Ignore rumors and gossip. Plot to realize a dream.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — Keep extra patience with a partner. Listen to intuition with unexpected plot twists. Wait to see what develops. Clarify miscommunications immediately.

GEMINI (May 21June 20) — Today is a 7 — Schedule carefully, as demand for your energy rises. Slow to clarify miscommunications or adapt to surprising news. Anticipate resistance. The perfect solution appears.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Love blossoms as you avoid irritations and silly arguments. Adapt to surprises. Silence can speak volumes. Relax and keep your sense of humor.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 6 — Prioritize working out misunderstandings at home. Resolve a conflict before it happens. Household projects take unplanned detours. Expect changes and chaotic moments. Take a gentle approach.

VIRGO (Aug. 23Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — You’re especially brilliant over the next few days. Passions may be in high gear, but look before leaping. Avoid controversy and stomping on someone’s sensitivities. LIBRA (Sept. 23Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Keep generating money through tomorrow. Resist the temptation to overspend. Get what you need and no more. Financial arguments sprout easily. Silence can be golden.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — Pamper yourself. Try a new look or style. Avoid procrastination, and dive into a personal project. Edit your words carefully. You’re creating a buzz.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 6 — Enjoy peace for thinking and planning. Words can get twisted; private meditation leads to useful solutions. Stay sensitive to what others want and need.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — Keep your cool and word to manage your part of a team effort. Communication breakdowns could cause delays. Patience and diplomacy gets the job done.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — Adjust to professional changes. Stay respectful, even when others don’t. A challenge leads to higher levels. Ignore gossip. Avoid risky propositions. Return calls and correspondence.

PISCES (Feb. 19March 20) — Today is a 6 — Find a nice spot to rest and enjoy the scenery. Expect delays or surprises with traffic and transportation. Get lost in your studies.