For Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008:

This year, you could decide to venture in a new direction in some segment of your life. Wherever you so choose, you get a new beginning. If you are single, you are a magnet for the opposite sex this year. If you are attached, curb a tendency to be too me-oriented. Virgo can feel like a burden at times.

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)

¢¢¢¢ Consider a new beginning for an important relationship. If single, you will acknowledge the smiling faces – some single – who surround you. Tonight: Where the fun is.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

¢¢¢¢¢ Use your imagination when dealing with someone who might be a little sad or overly uptight. Tonight: Live it up.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

¢¢¢¢ Stay close to home. Invite favorite people over if you feel you must have a party or fun happening. Make it OK to be a scrooge or hermit for now. Tonight: Keep it low-key.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

¢¢¢¢¢ Though you might have wanted to put off a discussion or talk, you see that there is no way around it. New beginnings result for those who can accept responsibility or do something differently. Tonight: Drop expectations. Listen and share.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

¢¢ Your expenses are out of control. Talk about what needs to happen financially with a key family member. Try to avoid being so serious. Tonight: Your treat.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

¢¢¢¢¢ Your efforts do count. Look around. You might feel like everyone hangs on you. You make the party. You center a conversation. Tonight: Leader of the gang.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

¢¢¢ Much goes on behind the scenes. You seem to regain that old magic and charm. You could give in to depression or overthink a situation. Tonight: Mysteriously vanish!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

¢¢¢¢ Aim for more of what you want. Zoom in on it. Do not deny friends your presence at their various get-togethers. Crowds become you right now. Tonight: Center of the action.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

¢¢¢ An appearance seems inevitable. Try not to fight it; just let go and let it happen. An older friend or relative proves to be quite demanding. Tonight: A must appearance.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

¢¢¢¢¢ Take off on a day trip or a weekend excursion. Try to get going early on, as you could hit an obstacle or two. Tonight: Experiment and try a new cuisine, type of music or type of happening.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

¢¢¢¢¢ Work with a partner directly. One-on-one relating proves to be most fruitful. News from a distance or a call provides much happiness. Tonight: Don’t run from commitment.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

¢¢¢¢ Know when you cannot really impact another’s attitude or change plans more to your liking. Relax and try another person’s style. Tonight: Say yes.