Horoscopes

For Monday, Aug. 28

Those with birthdays today: You have style and direction. You see what many don’t because you look past the obvious. Your innate insight and talent help create more of what you want. Greater security becomes a reality if you maintain your focus. Your ability to converse and make waves remains strong through the fall. In the winter, your instincts involving home and family emerge. A new home or family member enhances your pleasure on the domestic front. If you are single, your social life will be active, though you might not be ready just yet to meet “the one.” Learn more of what you want in a relationship. If you are attached, emphasize the basics. SCORPIO brings out the best in you.

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)

Deferring to others isn’t always easy for the Ram, but it’s the only way to go. Others need to claim their power but also see the end results of their actions. Relate on a close level. Tonight: Take time to talk.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Get into a project, using your abilities and insight. Others admire your determination. You will toss a problem around until a solution appears. Defer interpersonal relating till the late afternoon. Tonight: Say yes.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Use your creativity and imagination to find solutions. Sometimes you are easily overwhelmed, but not right now. You can see the forest from the trees. Tonight: Run errands on the way home.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Making the right choice with a personal matter could easily determine how you feel when dealing with those close to you. Investigate alternatives, but follow your instincts. Your creativity flourishes. Tonight: Ever playful.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

The right words and actions come easily for you. If you feel the need to pick up the phone or have a spontaneous conversation, do just that. Your perspective and creativity merge to help you finalize plans. Tonight: Homeward bound.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

How much you can spend could be determined by your willingness to splurge. You might even leave good sense by the wayside because you want what you want. How wise is this approach? Tonight: Talk through a wild idea.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You have what it takes. Others have solutions, ideas and unusual suggestions. You manifest the drive and ability to integrate different aspects of a situation. Tonight: Your treat – yourself, others or both.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Take your time understanding what is going on with others. Your take-charge attitude generally works, but being a little less forward or domineering will work better. Tonight: Smile and do exactly what you want.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

The early hours work. Apply your energy to what is critical or important to you. Honoring these issues will allow you to handle what is important. Tonight: What is wrong with getting some extra sleep?

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Your stately manner draws many, though you need to understand subtlety. Not everyone is out in front like you. Withdraw to read between the lines. Tonight: Accept others’ applause.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Establish what is fact and fiction before you make a decision. Do your best to confirm information. Also, notice what isn’t being said. Use your ability to read between the lines. Tonight: Out and about.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

* Listen to someone who really believes he or she understands the dimensions of a situation or issue. You still might decide you need more information. Follow your instincts. Tonight: Find an expert. Surf the Internet if need be.