For Monday, Aug. 8:

This year, your creativity shoots upward to a new level. You have a lot to be happy about, as you will be welcoming many new opportunities into your life. If you are single, you very well might wave goodbye to that status. If you are attached, the two of you could start acting like newlyweds once more. SAGITTARIUS piques your interest.

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)

••••• Your fiery side emerges no matter what you do. Understand which direction you are heading in. Tonight: Beam in what you want.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

•••• Stay centered when dealing with family or a personal issue. The sooner you put this issue on the back burner, the more involved you can become in what is happening around you. Tonight: Go with a suggestion.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

•••• You might have all the suggestions you need, but they keep coming in. One of the major sources of these ideas might need to take the lead. Tonight: Just not alone.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• You might want to let someone know what is ailing you. Together you can find easy solutions to take some of the heat off you. Tonight: Squeeze in some exercise.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••••• It might be Monday, but you have the enthusiasm and energy associated with a fun adventure. Your vagueness about a financial or partnership matter could be getting the best of you. Tonight: Be your carefree self.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••• You could be vested in handling someone in a certain manner. You wonder which way to go with a key interaction. Tonight: Head home.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••••• Keep communication flowing. You could be unusually severe with a friend or sibling. Tonight: Catch up on a friend’s news.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••• Curb a possessive streak, which you might not even be aware of. Note others’ reactions if they tend to back off sometimes. Tonight: Buy a token of affection for a loved one.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• Understand what is happening with others, but don’t slow down for too long. Keep on schedule, as you have much on your plate. Tonight: Whatever makes you smile.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•• Step back if you must understand exactly what is going on with you. A tendency to be overly sensitive and demanding could be at the root of this issue. Tonight: Work late if you are feeling overwhelmed.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••••• A friend or several associates could be pointing in the direction they believe you should go. By now you must know it is important to respond to your own inner voice. Tonight: Where your friends are.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••• Take a stand and handle what you must with certitude and directness. You might need a time-out from the hectic pace you are keeping. Tonight: Burning the candle at both ends.!