Horoscopes

For Saturday, Aug. 19

Those with birthdays today: You might want to use your sixth sense more often this year. You will find an emotional tenor marking your actions and thoughts. Take time to re-center and prioritize. You might be quite overwhelmed by life’s options this year. Dealings with partners, especially involving money, draw strange or funny results. Home and family prove satisfying. If you are single, you will meet people easily, but you need to check out a potential sweetie carefully. This person might not be what he or she projects. If you are attached, your relationship will bloom with plenty of private time together. You make quite a duo. CANCER makes a great confidant.

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)

Though you might not be energetic, much that occurs is quite satisfying. You don’t always need to be first or out there. A partner or dear friend enjoys mellowing out with you. Tonight: At home.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Answer your phone or doorbell. Before you know it, you’ll have plans. Once more, you discover the pleasure of socializing. The unexpected will take you in a new direction if you just respond to events. Tonight: Say yes. Share.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Expenses could be out of whack; you have let them get that way. Take charge. You might be amazed by some ways you can eliminate costs. Tonight: Remember, fun doesn’t need to cost.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Enjoy center stage. Make decisions that make you happy. Your instincts and emotions merge. You’ll plunge into merriment, success and creativity. The love tom-toms beat. Tonight: What would make the Moon Child happy?

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Take your time and work behind the scenes. You cannot always find the answers through direct communication. Partners’ insights are interesting and unexpected. Tonight: Add more mystery to your life. Vanish with a loved one.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Take the obvious road to get where you want to be. You could be delighted by what happens. Don’t put others in a box; you will find out why soon enough. Return calls. Tonight: Chat up a storm.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Some of you might need to work or handle responsibilities. You’ll discover a lot of positives once you get going. In order to make money, you need to spend some. Still, don’t go overboard. Tonight: Out on the town.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Even if you hadn’t intended to, split town or go off on a day trip. Spontaneity and adventure recharge your batteries. Excitement adds to the quality of a special relationship. Tonight: Read between the lines.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Smile, as someone makes it quite clear how much he or she wants to be alone with you. If you worry less, you could enjoy yourself far more than you expected. Tonight: Let someone else run the show.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Surround yourself with people you like and do what you most want. Happiness is contagious. The unexpected occurs and can be exciting if you don’t buck the trend. Tonight: Out and about.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Getting a project moving allows you to gain a sense of confidence and leadership. Listen to feedback from someone you admire. You pull the wild card financially. Tonight: Choose an easygoing activity.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

* Your emotional instincts are right-on. Follow them, and you might even surprise yourself. Be willing to blaze a new trail, and you will have many reasons to smile. Tonight: Use your imagination.