For Monday, Aug. 12

This year a partner or special friend who looks at life much differently from you serves as an inspiration. You will be very content and grateful to have this person in your life. If you are single, you could meet someone very interesting. If attached, schedule more private time together.

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 cruise into your morning invigorated and ready to go. Hopefully you have a lot to do, or else you could become difficult. Tonight: Togetherness works.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

•••• Use the morning to clear out as many errands as possible. You will want to move a situation forward but could meet resistance. Tonight: Belle or beau of the ball. Everyone wants your attention.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

•••• Your ingenuity cuts through difficult situations. Welcome the emergence of an issue today, as you might finally discover the workable and winning path. Tonight: Spend special time with a favorite person.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••••• As of late, you could be seeing life from a different perspective. As a result, you question which way to go with a personal issue. Tonight: Out and about. Tap into your creativity when making plans.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••••• Consider turning off your phone or letting it go to voice mail this morning, especially if you have an important meeting or plans. As the pace slows, use the afternoon to catch up on news and calls. Tonight: If not close to home, then at home.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• Be aware of what comes up financially. You see limits once more. Tonight: Brainstorm with friends in search of an answer.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••• Honestly consider the cost of one of your grand schemes. Be reasonable and don’t push beyond what you can afford. Tonight: Have a favorite dessert.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• You are feeling unusually creative. Add your resourcefulness where it can make a difference and is welcomed. Tonight: All smiles.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

••• You see much more than others realize. You understand a close associate better than he or she understands him- or herself. Tonight: Vanish while you can.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•••• Emphasize your expectations. You grin as you see you are finally getting your way. Tonight: Knowing what you want and getting it.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••• Make an extra effort to express your thoughts. Once you do, others will listen. Tonight: To the wee hours.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••••• You see past all the confusion. But you might not be ready to share your vision. Tonight: Surf the web.