Horoscopes

For Thursday, Aug. 31

Those with birthdays today: An undertone of confusion and illusion often mark work, health or any matter you deal with regularly. Be inspired; go for what you really want. You might not be in touch with a depression or a need to end a certain structure or situation in your life. Evaluate a change. Your gentle and kind style draws many. If you are single, your home life will increase in importance. You will throw frequent parties. You will draw in a sweetie quickly. If you are attached, look to positive changes in your home and domestic life. You will be happier with adjustments. SAGITTARIUS can be challenging.

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 status quo needs to be changed, which is why you might discover some problems around you. Let go of a need to control, and you will see that everything winds up OK. Tonight: Let someone else take the lead.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

What you thought to be stable might show signs of cracking. You cannot mend what needs to break. Don’t fight what needs to happen. Others want to indulge you. Tonight: Let someone else call the shots.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You might not believe how communication falls apart right now. What you thought was a sure bet crumbles. Know when to not pick up the pieces. Your good humor helps others. Tonight: Choose a stress-buster.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Take stern control of your finances. You feel inordinately tight and as if you cannot meet present demands. Loosen up. Spend a little, and more money will come toward you. Tonight: Act like a kid again.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You might hit a snafu or feel unusually uptight. On top of your own feelings, a key person acts as if there is no tomorrow. Pull back and regroup. You still might need to make changes. Tonight: At home.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Your words and actions have ramifications. Be honest with yourself. Are you suppressing some of your feelings? Are you not facing facts? Keep communication open. Tonight: Clear the air.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Much is going on behind the scenes. A friendship could turn from distant to warm, though these feelings might directly reflect your efforts. What you believe is going on isn’t. Tonight: Treat yourself and maybe a friend.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

The Force is with you, though you might find it difficult to believe. You need to know that what might be disintegrating around you is overdue for change. Don’t fight the inevitable. Tonight: Decide to indulge another.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You simply aren’t getting the facts. Put your best foot forward. Someone you look up to wants to indulge you or say thank you. Let him. Tonight: Decide to make yourself happy.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

When money is the issue, you are often uncomfortable. You might want to freeze spending. You simply will not be happy with material thoughts. Also, news and information could be off. Tonight: Hide away.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

What might be going on between you and someone else could be disconcerting at best. You encounter an attitude that you really have no answers for. Remain positive. Tonight: Where the crowds are.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Be ready to step forward and take the lead. You are off-kilter, so don’t trust your hunches. You also could be a touch negative. Let others give you feedback. Better results will occur if you allow more participation in a project. Tonight: Out late.