Horoscope for Aug. 16

For Thursday, Aug. 16:

This year you grow and evolve to a new level. Events will come forth that allow you to understand more emotionally and learn more intellectually. If you are single, you meet people with ease. If you are attached, be more sensitive to your sweetie.

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)

•••• The unexpected occurs. You discover just how much someone cares, as this person spontaneously decides to express his or her affection. Tonight: Be authentic.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••• Much goes on at home. Please note the many thoughts that race through your head. Tonight: Order in.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••••• You tend to say the right words at the right time. A meeting with a group of friends proves to be a very exciting experience, as someone seems to be bouncing off the walls. Tonight: All smiles.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• You might decide to go off and buy this and that. You could have a great time, but the results could be problematic. Tonight: Make your favorite meal.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• You might hear news that results in hurt feelings. The person delivering this news does not intend the message to have that outcome. Tonight: Friends are full of fun and energy.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••• You might want to share more of yourself. The element of timing plays a role, and most likely, it is not clear when the best time is. Tonight: Not to be found.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• Emphasize what you want from a friendship. Ask for the support you want in a meeting. Tonight: Where the action is.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••• Take a stand quickly, and refuse to sell yourself short. You know what you want and in which direction you would like to head. Tonight: A must appearance.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• Look past the obvious when relating to a loved one or a child. What did he or she not say? Tonight: Let music be a dominant theme.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•••• Relate to someone directly, be it about business, networking or a personal matter. You will be surprised by what you hear, so much so that you might opt to head in a different direction. Tonight: Make it cozy.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••••• Others might see your knee-jerk action as being off-the-wall. You could be taken aback by their reactions, since you know there is logic behind them. Tonight: Let a love affair come back into your life.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• You seem set on doing a job a certain way. You will resist approaching it in any other manner. Tonight: Head home.