Horoscopes for August 23

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)

•••• Suddenly you become even more serious about work. Perhaps the cooler nights are having an impact on you. Tonight: Working late.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••• Know how much you can spend. Focus on your budget, and turn a situation around once and for all. Tonight: Pay bills first.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

•••• Your spirit soars. You know exactly what you want. Rather than overanalyze, go off and get just that. Tonight: Beam in exactly what you want.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••• Back off for a while, especially if you are reviewing a situation over and over in your mind. Listen to your sixth sense when dealing with a vulnerability. Tonight: Get some extra zzz’s.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••••• Zero in on what is important. You naturally say the right words to whomever you speak to. Tonight: Hang with friends.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••••• Be willing to take a stand with a boss or someone you care about. You need not be so worried about your first impression. Tonight: A must show.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••• You are unusually serious once more. Detach and look past the immediate. Then and only then can you see the big picture. Tonight: Do a vanishing act.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••••• Take your time making a decision. Zero in on a friendship that means a lot to you. Tonight: Where the action is.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• Understand the dynamics between you and key people. Right now, you might feel as if you are playing sidekick, but this is only a phase. Tonight: Let someone entice you to join him or her.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•••• You might want to revise your plans with an eye to settling a situation that a boss or you are highly concerned about. Be careful with an overly serious person. Tonight: Burning the candle at both ends.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••••• Let someone know just how much you care. Indulge those you love. Though you might not think you have time for so much attention, you will feel better as a result. Tonight: Let your hair down

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••• You might want to stay close to home right now. If you can, get to the bottom of a problem through a discussion. Tonight: Enjoy company and dinner.