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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.

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 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.

This Week: Recent frustrations seem to disappear.

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.

This Week: Use Monday to the max.

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. Tonight: Be a wild thing.

This Week: Expect to be in the limelight Monday and Tuesday.

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.

This Week: Detach and make sure your plan is feasible.

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. Tonight: Avoid a blaming situation. This Week: You will design a plan that satisfies most people.

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 the unexpected marks both of your days. Tonight: Maintain a sense of humor.

This Week: If there is a backfire, you will not be held responsible.

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.

This Week: Do not push away some menial work.

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.

This Week: Your ingenuity sparks conflict as well as great ideas.

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.

This Week: You might be slow to start, but you’ll still accomplish a lot.

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.

This Week: Lay your cards on the table Monday.

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.

This Week: Make sure you have the funds to proceed as you would like.

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. Move your plans. Tonight: Time for fun!

This Week: Ask for what you want on Monday.