For Monday, Aug. 22:

You have a lot going for you. Your determination to create much more of what you want comes through. If you are single, you could meet someone through a friend or through work. If you are attached, work on the friendship that exists between you. VIRGO helps run your finances.

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)

•••• Surprises continue to dot the horizon. One would think that by now you would be used to this unpredictability. Still, somehow you manage to be thrown out of kilter for a brief period. Tonight: Go off and enjoy yourself.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••••• Ingenuity greets you early this morning. With this extra gift in your pocket, your confidence is enhanced. Tonight: Seek out the experience you want.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••• You just might wake up and decide to cancel Monday. Though this thought is great, you realize the best you can do is clear your schedule of everything that is not a must-do. Tonight: Happy at home.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••••• Keep your cool when dealing with others. You might be a little too energized or carrying some anger from another situation. Tonight: Give up worrying!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••• Expand your focus, especially if you’re dealing with financial matters. Not everything is as tidy as you might like. Tonight: Your treat.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• You are much less energized on Monday. You will understand if some people shy away from you. Tonight: Do exactly what you want. You will anyway.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••• Take a deep breath and understand what you need in order to follow through on a personal matter. You can’t worry any longer, as you need to act. Tonight: Do some quiet reflecting.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••••• Meetings, networking and perhaps a fun late lunch could make this day one you smile about for a while. Remember, don’t mix business with pleasure. Tonight: Find your friends.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• Someone makes a strong impression on you. The issue might lie in the fact that you must respond to this person. Tonight: Could be late.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•••• News floats through, no matter which way you proceed. Stay on top of your work, as you will have other, more interesting matters to deal with sooner rather than later. Tonight: Relax your mind.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••••• You might want to open up to potential change. Listen to feedback that heads in your direction. Tonight: Have a much-needed conversation.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• Realize what is happening with others. A partner, as well as work-related associates, wants to dominate. Tonight: Say “yes.”