Horoscopes

For Friday, Aug. 25

Those with birthdays today: You have strength, direction and energy. Sometimes this year you could be downright willful, causing problems you might prefer not to deal with. A move or a change on the home front is not out of the question. What is holding you back? The important people in your life will understand. If you are single, you might be a touch too assertive for many. Of course, we know this type of reaction is unusual in your experience. You might need to soften up. If you are attached, a reorganization of your schedule or a move might be on tap. Learn to channel your anger into positive understanding of personal dynamics. SAGITTARIUS can annoy you; your nerves could be fried from dealing with this sign.

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)

The quality of your work or how you live your life could be under scrutiny. Don’t be defensive; be willing to make positive changes. News could be distorted. Check information. Tonight: Off for a workout.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Your creativity peaks, as does a tendency to be flirtatious. You might find a loved one or associate put off by your focus. Remember what is ultimately key to your life. Tonight: No risking, please.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You have an inkling or a desire to make major changes on the home front. It could be rearranging furniture or a paint job. Some of you will be checking on an investment. Tonight: Homeward bound.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You have the right words for the right moment. If work seems heavy or difficult, you might want to focus on another direction or postpone your efforts. Schedule meetings; return calls. Tonight: TGIF.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Be careful where you plunk down your money. A risk is a no-no, at least for today. A child or loved one could be quite difficult. Know when to distance yourself. Tonight: Gather your bills.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Others prove to be more disruptive than you thought. How do you nicely pull back yet keep your associations intact? If you succeed with this “mission” today, ultimately you will gain. Tonight: Just wish upon a star.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Misunderstanding plagues your decisions and actions. What you think is going on might be quite different from what is actually going on. Get physical in order to release frustration. Tonight: How about a heart-to-heart talk?

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Knowing where you are heading is step No. 1. Enlisting others in a project is step No. 2. Put a limit on your spending. Otherwise, you could be upset by your waning funds. Tonight: Celebrate the weekend.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Others push to get you to do something they want. Assume responsibility, but only for what interests you. Your leadership might be very important, but ultimately it has to work for you. Tonight: Out late.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You could sabotage the best of ideas if you aren’t careful. The little voice in your head works overtime. It would be better to detach and eye a situation as an outsider. Tonight: Go for the different plans.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

A partner is strong-willed and determined to have events fall into place. You know what you need and what works for you. It appears that so does a specific partner (or so he thinks). Tonight: Be a duo.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

8 Others could be combative. You might be asking yourself why you need to tolerate this behavior. The truth is, you don’t – although you might decide to. Tonight: Be thankful it is the weekend.