Horoscope for August 18, 2010

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)

••••• Pull back and survey your options, whether making a business decision or forming plans for the next few days. Choose something new. Tonight: Wherever you can be spontaneous.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

•••• A squabble with a child or loved one could be resolved. The biggest problem is the attachment that you and the other party give to your words. Tonight: Favorite meal, favorite person.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••••• Others seek you out. You could misunderstand what a family member says. Don’t stand on ceremony. Tonight: Hanging out with friends.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• If you don’t get too hung up on details and a misunderstanding, you could accomplish a lot. Tonight: Treat yourself to a coveted item.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••••• You make quite a splash wherever you are. Others also enjoy that panache — just witnessing it encourages more independent creativity. Tonight: Center of all the fun and goings-on.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••• If you can work from home, please do. You also might need a vacation, especially as you have worked so hard. Tonight: Time just for you.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••••• You might be giving off mixed messages, causing confusion and a potential misunderstanding. Tonight: Where the action is. Certainly not alone.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• You might want to splurge, but at what cost? Everyone needs some time to let go and indulge. You are no exception. Just honor your limits. Tonight: Treat a pal to munchies and a drink.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

••••• The Moon in your sign gives you an additional push to succeed or follow through on whatever is important. Tonight: Whatever knocks your socks off.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•• If you find an inner dialog running through your mind, stop and listen. You are a sign that’s all about action. Tonight: Get some extra R and R.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••••• As a sign, you count on your friends. You also might have the expectation that your friends will treat you as you treat them. Tonight: Frolicking with friends.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••• You are running the show, like it or not. A partner could cause a lot of confusion. The upset is far bigger than the issue. Tonight: Could be burning the midnight oil.