For Tuesday, Aug. 12:

Focus on the quality of your daily life this year, and be willing to do whatever you need to do to make it work. You might be delighted by what happens if you relax and value each moment. If you are single, you could meet someone quite challenging but very interesting beginning 2009. If you are attached, you discover what the “little things” really do mean to your sweetie. Capricorn pushes you often.

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)

¢¢¢¢ Starting now, be more aware of what you want and expect out of life, your commitments and work. News or information that heads in your direction might be colored. Tonight: Burn the candle at both ends.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

¢¢¢¢¢ Make it a requirement for yourself every so often to pull back and see the whole story. Try this little exercise today. Tonight: Feed your mind and imagination.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

¢¢¢¢¢ A partner or key person in your life clearly has the cards stacked in his or her favor. Do not get into a tussle; rather, accept what is. Tonight: Say “yes.”

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

¢¢¢¢ Others want it their way. Remember that by just allowing this to happen, you will not have to assume as much responsibility. Tonight: Go for it.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

¢¢¢¢ A nice even and steady pace works for you. If you want to take a time out, there is no time like the present. Tonight: Easy does it.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

¢¢¢¢¢ What is not said, you will imagine. For your own protection, discuss what you need. Tonight: In the thick of things.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

¢¢¢ You are anchored and happy with a family member. Still, you might not make the changes this person needs fast enough. A child or new friendship could play into the scenario. Tonight: Easy does it.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

¢¢¢¢¢ Knowing what to ask for is primary. If you hedge and you are not direct, you cannot expect anything less than mediocre results. Tonight: Easy does it.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

¢¢¢ Your more possessive side emerges. Be careful in your dealings, as you easily could back someone into a corner. Tonight: Pay bills first.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

¢¢¢¢¢ You smile, and others respond. Still, you could have a very different inner dialogue going. Do not confront others; rather, be more understanding and indulge them. Tonight: All smiles.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

¢¢¢ Know when to call a spade just that. As a result, you see others with far different perspective. Tonight: Get some extra R and R.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

¢¢¢¢¢ Zero in on what you want. Understand what is happening behind the scenes. Create a better sense of security and well-being in a relationship. Tonight: Where people are.