For Thursday, Aug. 21:

You make a difference this year. You have an excellent ability to think outside the box, which you will manifest this year. Unusual people and experiences help you open up even more. If you are single, you could draw someone quite unique and special into your life. If attached, sign up for a workshop together, or plan that dreamy trip. Taurus makes demands!

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)

¢¢¢¢ Make your move early in the day, when the planets root you on. Financial matters come to the forefront in the afternoon, though it might be as simple as your deciding to pay your bills or check out an expenditure. Tonight: Your treat.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

¢¢¢ If you are dragging this morning, don’t worry. Your batteries will be well-charged by midafternoon. Tonight: Do your thing.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

¢¢¢¢ Use the morning to complete all important projects. You have what it takes to hit a home run. Tonight: Vanish and do your thing.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

¢¢¢¢ You are in a position where others will listen because you seem so rational and “with it.” With cooperation, you will have reason to celebrate. Tonight: Where your friends are.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

¢¢¢¢¢ Look beyond the obvious. Be willing to pick up the phone and touch base with people who know their stuff. Tonight: Burn the midnight oil.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

¢¢¢¢ Work with a partner directly. You understand a lot more and make stronger decisions. Tonight: Think about what would be different. Then you will know what to do.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

¢¢¢¢¢ Work with others. You really do not have the strength to fight everyone, and others need to see the results of their ideas. Tonight: Say “yes” to living.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

¢¢¢¢ Plunge into work with an eye to getting as much done as possible quickly. midafternoon, lighten up, network and return calls. Tonight: Sort through invitations.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

¢¢¢¢¢ Your creative bent comes to the rescue, perhaps not only for you but also for a key person in your life. Tonight: Go until you are tired.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

¢¢¢ You might be too tired and exhausted to really get going. Rather than fight your innate energy levels, work with them. Tonight: Save some energy for fun.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

¢¢¢¢ You are an open sign, but not blunt. You hate to hurt others’ feelings, but inevitably you do. You discover that even a well-intended remark could be misread. Tonight: A quiet night at home.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

¢¢¢ Deal with finances with someone who really knows his or her stuff. If feeling confused or like a statement or issue does not make sense, question, ask and get the answers you need. Tonight: Visit with a friend.