For Thursday, Aug. 15

You might be most comfortable this year with a strong sense of direction involving your personal life. You could discover a need for a sudden move or change. If you are single, you might be shocked at how fast someone makes your abode his or her home. If you are attached, the two of you will fulfill a goal and a longtime dream if you team up 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 might want to give in to a whim after an important conversation about living well. You are responsible and accept more than your fair share of responsibilities. Tonight: On a roll.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••• Give yourself the opportunity to confirm an insight before you act on it. Communication easily could go on overload. Tonight: Share with a favorite loved one.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••••• Be receptive and not the initiator. You often are the force in communicating; being the receptor is different, especially if you have to integrate everything you hear. Tonight: With your friends.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• Pace yourself. You have a lot of ground to cover. Tonight: Exercise. Walk the dog.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• A brainstorming session could straighten out a misunderstanding and bring strong results. You might see where the problem developed. Tonight: Add that special unique quality associated with you.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• Consider a home office or increasing the time that you spend there. You could find home a better place to work from. Tonight: Think weekend plans.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• You are more in contact with others than you have been in a while. How you view a situation could change once you open up a discussion. Tonight: Return calls, then decide.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• Be aware of your financial bearings. Honestly decide what might be extravagant and what is possible. Tonight: Weigh the pros and cons of a decision.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• You will gain insight if you are willing to be more realistic and listen to others’ feedback. Tonight: As you like it.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• Use the moment to reflect and gain more information. Asking the right question also is helpful. Tonight: Lie back again.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• A meeting could be exciting, as you hear the most unanticipated news. Tonight: Doing exactly what you want.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• You might not be as sure of yourself as you would like to be. In fact, you often might be confused. Tonight: Living it up.