For Monday, Aug. 22

Those with birthdays today: You might want to establish a stronger sense of direction than you have in the past. A partnership will play a big role in your life next year. A relationship makes a major difference in your life, whether you believe this is possible or not. Your work will need to inspire you. Otherwise, you might easily find yourself looking for a new occupation. If you are single, meeting people becomes easy if you are willing to break patterns. Communication flourishes, especially from the fall on. If you are attached, use your abilities to discuss issues and get to the bottom of problems. Schedule special time together. ARIES anchors you into key issues.

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)

Use your pioneering spirit and forge a new path, whether it is a home or work project. Your efficiency comes out with ease. Others not only admire your work, they also distract you. Tonight: As you like it.

Take your time making decisions. Others might be strongly opinionated, and the wise move is to step back and listen more. You have a strong sense of direction – but so do others! Tonight: A night to think.

Where your friends are might be the best place to hole up this Monday. Some might have to work, but even in that setting, you’ll add a convivial note. Tonight: Time for fun and friends.

You are encouraged to take an overview right now rather than get stuck in a dicey situation. You need to evaluate your spending as well as your objectives. Tonight: Do your own fact-finding.

Though the Sun moves into your sign, christening your birthday period, you still might be well-advised to defer to associates and co-workers right now. Tonight: Togetherness works.

Tame that self-indulgent part of you if you want to gain anything from present happenings. Others clearly run the show, and their judgments do count. You are very lucky right now. Tonight: Follow someone else’s lead.

Working with groups becomes a high priority starting today through the next four weeks. You will gain through the spirit of cooperation and knowing when to step back. Tonight: Go for a drive.

You’ll like what comes down your path. Your high energy and enthusiasm energize those you come into contact with. Assume your natural role as leader. Tonight: So what if it’s Monday?

Take your time with basic security concerns. You might want to be more impulsive than usual. Encourage others to seek out facts. Tonight: Mosey on home.

Review a situation with perspective, which means tossing your rose-colored glasses in the trash. You might want to ask more questions to really ascertain the lay of the land. Tonight: Catch up on a pal’s news.

You might be paying too much for a service or purchase. Know when to pull back. Others will be testy right now, whether you like it or not. Buying a card can touch someone. Tonight: Keep your budget in mind.