For Tuesday, Aug. 21:

This year you might be more serious than usual. This attitude doesn’t necessarily stem from any particular events, rather from a detachment as you look at the big picture. If you are single, you want to relate to someone on an active level. If you are attached, avoid arguments; instead, enjoy the joyous, fun part of this relationship.

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 ability to understand that which is nearly unexplainable might be more important than you initially realize. Take action once you grasp the whole situation. Tonight: Say “yes.”

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••••• You might be feeling sore and/or tired if you have been pushing too hard. Nothing bad will happen if you slow down a bit. Tonight: Get some extra R and R.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

•••• Your creativity flourishes and others respond, though perhaps not as enthusiastically as you might like. A child or new friend could act up when you least expect it. Tonight: Fun and games.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••• You are anchored and settled to a point of being rigid. Instead of sticking with a blunt “no” response, explain your comfort level and why you would prefer to go with the status quo. Tonight: Homeward bound.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• Speak your mind, but be ready to field some strong reactions. You might want to hold back or postpone part of a volatile conversation. Tonight: Speak your mind.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• You might feel like spending less and adding to your security. Take a hard look at your finances. Tonight: Think of nonmaterialistic ways of indulging someone.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• Tension builds. You still have a tendency to be negative at present, which only creates more negativity. Tonight: Say “yes” to a special invitation.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•• Listen to someone who often gives you excellent advice. You might be more negative than you realize. Tonight: Choose a stressbuster.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• Look for more involvement within your circle of friends. You enjoy their support as well as their ideas. Tonight: Join a friend.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• Take a stand once more. You might need to let someone know how dead serious you are. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• Keep reaching out for novel ideas and different approaches. You often need newness in your life. Tonight: Once more, try something different.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• You continue to have a discussion with a partner. This person could be stern and even angry at times. Tonight: Talk over dinner.