For Friday, Aug. 16

This year your adventuresome nature emerges, only to be tamed by good sense and a reflective mental process. You might be doing a lot of evaluating, especially your actions and their ramifications on your life. If you are single, you could attract someone very interesting who might not reveal himself or herself as completely as you would like. If you are attached, indulge your sweetie, who deals with your multifaceted and changeable nature.

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)

•••• Reach out for someone else or seek out another perspective if you are not comfortable with what you are hearing. A partner softens up considerably. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••••• You see a situation differently because of feedback from a partner. Tonight: Reach out for someone at a distance.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••••• A group discussion draws many opinions. Opinions are just that — opinions. Tonight: Celebrate the weekend.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• Pace yourself, though you might want to have a lengthy talk with someone who is family or feels like family. Tonight: Meet up with a friend.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••••• You might want to review some decisions you are about to make. You will see important results once others understand that you will claim your power. Tonight: Get into the spirit of the moment.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• Take your time moving forward, especially if you are not sure which way to go. You could test the waters. Tonight: TGIF.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••••• Your conversation multiplies the possibilities in your mind. You have a set of expectations and desires; the time has come to express them. Tonight: Return calls. Initiate calls. Then decide.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••• You often hold back or don’t disclose the whole story. Do use your intuition with funds right now. Tonight: Complete what must be done, then decide.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• Use your strong personality and taste for adventure to encourage others to forge a new path. Tonight: Invite others to join in your TGIF traditions.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• You have reason to maintain a low profile. Tonight: Nap first.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••••• Follow another’s lead who clearly seems more directed and energized. Tonight: Head out early.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••••• You might be getting a little too much attention for your taste. Nevertheless, you gracefully move forward and assume the lead. Tonight: Only where the action lies.