For Sunday, Aug. 11

This year you communicate more easily with others. You will network and easily promote your cause, whatever it might be. If you are single, you will meet several very interesting potential suitors. If you are attached, the two of you will want more private 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 might mean well, but others will test your patience. You could find yourself angry at an evolving emotional situation. Tonight: Go along for the ride.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••• You could be a little tired from socializing and having to honor your responsibilities. There is nothing wrong with relaxing and taking some time away from others. Tonight: Put your feet up.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

•••• You’ll want to think before you leap; however, that might be easier said than done, as impulsiveness is one of your dominant traits. Tonight: Live life as if there were no tomorrow.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••• You could be far more irritable than you realize, as a result of having to deal with a difficult situation. Tonight: Stay close to home.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••• You need to be careful in expressing your dissatisfaction with a certain situation, as it could cause a rift where you do not want one. Tonight: Meet some friends for dinner.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• You might want to evaluate what you are spending and also figure out the emotional cost of going for what you want. Tonight: Treat a friend.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••• You could become reactive to a parent or someone you often put on a pedestal. This person can be quite provocative, which tends to lead to interesting results. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• You might want to continue settling in and not forcing yourself to do anything. Tonight: Maintain a low-key presence.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

••••• Friends surround you, and they want to incorporate you into their plans. If you say no, you can be sure that someone will let you know how hurt he or she feels. Tonight: Only what you want.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•••• You might be taken aback by everything that is going on around you. You might need to go into work or deal with an older friend or relative who simply is off-kilter. Tonight: A must appearance.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• You have a way of pulling back that allows you to see the whole picture. Tonight: Movie time!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• You might want to head in a new direction, but you’ll need more support from a partner or loved one. Tonight: Have a one-on-one conversation.