For Saturday, Aug. 23:

Basics play a dominant role in your life and birthday year. The unexpected occurs frequently, and as a result, you learn to work with different situations. You will flex far more than in the past, as others often seem to come to you with surprises. If you are single, you could meet someone quite exotic in the next few months. If you are attached, planning a special trip or taking on a key project binds you closer together. Gemini pushes you into the limelight.

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)

¢¢¢¢ Expenses could be overwhelming, especially as you are inclined to make a purchase. Even going top-of-the-line, it could backfire. Tonight: Hang out.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

¢¢¢ You do not accept challenges easily, and right now is no exception. It will take some creativity to handle tension involving a risk between a child and a loved one. Tonight: Your treat.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

¢¢¢¢ You will tend to move slowly and deliberately. The morning could be problematic if you take conversations, situations and issues personally. Tonight: As you like.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

¢¢¢¢ Examine motives all you want, but do not fuss too much, ignoring an invitation. Getting together with others makes you smile. Tonight: Others wonder where you are. Mystery entices.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

¢¢¢ Handle what is on your plate. You will feel much better when you let go and decide to relax and party. Tonight: Aim for what you want.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

¢¢¢ Take off this morning, if you have day plans. Read between the lines with a request, understanding the implications. Tonight: Honor a request.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

¢¢¢¢ How you deal with someone might be a lot different when you get a better sense of what might be going on with him or her. Tonight: Try very different.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

¢¢¢¢¢ Defer to others, and understand what is happening with them. As plans evolve, you can decide if you want to go your own way. Tonight: Say “yes” to an offer.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

¢¢¢ Get a project done, knowing how good you will feel when you have opened some time. In fact, start making plans for midafternoon. Tonight: Christen your weekend.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

¢¢¢¢¢ Your creativity bubbles forth and might encourage you to take a leap of faith. Use the daylight hours to the max. Tonight: Chat with friends.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

¢¢¢¢ Handle a personal or domestic matter. Clearly, expenses feel like a runaway freight train. You will need to pull back and gain a better perspective. Tonight: Romp the night away with a lively partner.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

¢¢¢¢¢ Chat up a storm and share more of yourself. Your lively nature allows you greater give and take. Tonight: Entertain at home.