For Sunday, Aug. 12:

This year you zero in on what you feel is important. As a result, you generally will succeed. If you are single, you will gain just by extending your horizons and meeting new people. If you are attached, the two of you need to spend more time with each other.

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)

•••• You need to state what you want and give others the time to respond. You might think they are overthinking things, but that’s just their style. Tonight: Meet friends for dinner.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••• Be aware of how much you have to offer. Let others assume a more dominant role. Tonight: Make it easy. Order in.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

•••• You are all smiles, as you are surrounded by many different people. You have many sides to you, and each one attracts a different type of personality. Tonight: Whatever knocks your socks off.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• See what is going on among your friends. Once you do, you’ll understand why you need to pull back and take more of a break from others. Tonight: Start thinking “Monday.”

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••••• You have that special touch. No matter what you do, you enjoy yourself as long as you have your friends around you. Tonight: With the people you want, where you want.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• Deal with a responsibility involving an older friend or relative or perhaps even work. Take charge. Tonight: Take a stand.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••••• Keep reaching out for someone at a distance. You have a lot to communicate, and so does your friend. Make plans in the near future to get together. Tonight: Take in a movie.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••• Relate on a one-on-one level with those you come across, and make plans with a child or significant other. Listen to your instincts when reviewing a recent expenditure. Tonight: Togetherness is the theme.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• Defer to others, and go along for the ride. You might want to do something new or meet new people. Tonight: Surround yourself with people.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• You have a project on the back burner, but right now you need to focus on an older friend or family member. Make sure to put in a call to this person and plan on joining him or her for a late lunch. Tonight: Relax.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••••• Your sense of mischief comes out, and others cannot help but want to join. Someone from a distance might be thrilled to hear from you. Tonight: Chat away.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• You are anchored and happily nested at home. Others might want to have you join them, but you probably will opt for a quiet day with family or a special loved one. Tonight: Share more of your own feelings.