For Monday, Aug. 14

Those with birthdays today: Manifest your solid, direct style, and you will make inroads. Others respond to your leadership, though responsibility could cramp your style. Some of you could actually decide to head in a new direction. The outside world perceives you differently and sometimes puts you in a box. As a result, you will keep your personal life separate from your professional dealings. If you are single, you will meet people easily. 2007 holds a dynamic relationship for you. Get to know each other well before plunging in. If you are attached, including your sweetie in your professional or outdoor life is important. TAURUS pushes your buttons.

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)

Money does make a difference. Your decisions need to focus on communication and effectiveness. You might have to cut your budget in order to purchase something new. Tonight: Scan your budget.

You might want to rethink a situation more carefully. How you deal with someone and what goes on could change radically if you let it. Think in terms of positive changes and new experiences. Tonight: Live it up.

You might not like what you hear, but it would be wise to absorb information and simply not react. What you hear could radically change shortly. Lighten up about the possibilities. Tonight: Take some personal time.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Emphasize your long-term goals and don’t get caught up in the immediate situation – you will be much happier. What comes out could open up another perspective. Tonight: Where your friends are.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You have energy and charisma, but those who are in charge could be touchy and difficult. Deal only with what you must, but go in a new direction. Not every path is paved with flak. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You might be more out of sorts than you realize. Understand what makes someone tick, and you’re halfway there. Take time to step back and look at the complete situation. Tonight: Easy does it.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Friends might be pushing you in one direction, whereas a serious relationship will provoke another response. Think in terms of gains and growth. Deal with people individually, honoring your priorities. Tonight: Easy does it.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Others certainly raise the roof and cause you to step back. Being out of the chaos is the best place to be. You don’t want to get caught up in the present undercurrents. Let others run the show. Tonight: Say yes.

Your perspective and information don’t click with another’s actions. Become more observant,and know that something is out of kilter. Focus on your routine, but do schedule an outing. Tonight: Get some exercise.

Your creativity could be needed when dealing with a child and loved one. Contradiction surrounds people or plans. Carefully listen to what someone is sharing. You’ll gain insight. Tonight: Do you really care that it’s Monday?

* Pressure builds from others. How you decide to deal with it depends on their demands. You can decide that everyone is unreasonable. You say what is necessary to let others understand your limits. Tonight: Happy at home.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You talk up a storm. You might get better results if you pull back, understand and listen. The whole story hasn’t revealed itself yet. Think about moving in a new direction. Tonight: Hang out.