For Monday, Aug. 18:

Expect a very strong and dynamic year where you learn to play and live in harmony with a key partner or associate. Certainly every moment is not easy, but when you look back, the tension, negotiations and process will prove to be worthwhile. If you are single, meeting people occurs with ease. If attached, you bond on a deeper level if you honor your differences. Pisces helps you get to basics. Work with the Fish.

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)

¢¢¢¢ You might want to hide out and deal with a problem more completely. Tonight: Get some extra R and R.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

¢¢¢¢ Zero in on what you want, scheduling appointments and meetings accordingly. What might seem a little out of sync in the morning could be A-OK later on. Tonight: Where people are.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

¢¢¢ Take a stand. You might be asked to do more than your share of the work. Your abilities to make a difference and to sort through information come through. Tonight: Burn the candle at both ends.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

¢¢¢¢ Could you be wondering what is going on? You, as one of the most emphatic signs of the zodiac, could be startled by some insights, even when walking in another’s shoes. Tonight: Relax your mind.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

¢¢¢¢ Others need to express their views, though actually you could be startled by what you hear. Do protect your assets more carefully. Tonight: Evaluate a move.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

¢¢¢ Others seem difficult, but then you might be more challenging than you realize. Tonight: Let someone else do his or her thing without a comment.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

¢¢¢ Others ask for and expect a lot from you. You could be overwhelmed by what goes on between you and another person. Tonight: Happy at home.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

¢¢¢¢ Your creativity might be necessary. You could be surprised by some of the offbeat ideas that might come up. Tonight: Swap ideas.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

¢¢¢ You could be overwhelmed by everything that is happening. Do not be surprised if you want to cocoon. Tonight: Screen calls. Recharge.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

¢¢¢¢ Discussions prove to be animated and not always agreeable. Remember that different opinions make projects and relationships stronger if they’re respected. Tonight: Hang out at a favorite spot.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

¢¢¢ Listen to news more carefully, and deal with someone more directly. You discover just how much is going on in which your finances could be implicated. Tonight: Take a hard look at your budget.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

¢¢¢¢ Others might seem to be reactive. Do ask yourself just how much you are triggering. Tonight: Follow your inner voice.