For Wednesday, Aug. 21

This year you are more in touch with the deeper meanings of life. You also are more sensitive to the people in your life. If you are single, with this additional compassion, you will have more than your share of suitors. If you are attached, your sweetie will respond positively to your kindheartedness, which adds to your mutual happiness.

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)

••• Emotions could be running high right now. Though you’ll want to have an animated conversation, the other party will need more gentleness. Tonight: Observe.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••••• Meetings will prove to be important, as will the need to come to an agreement. You could have the kind of support you want if you’d just ask. Tonight: A midweek break.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

•••• You could be overwhelmed by everything that is occurring around you. Be reasonable, and do what you must. Tonight: Happily live the good life.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••••• Tap into your intuition, and realize that more answers are needed. Detach from a situation involving someone who knows how to trigger you. Tonight: Accept a friend’s offer.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• Your spunky ways attract many people. Expect to be extremely busy. Tonight: Out with a special person.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• You are full of excitement. You might want to make a major change. Right now, you barely can discuss what’s on your mind, as others keep seeking you out to help them with their issues. Tonight: With friends.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••• You have your hands full. Prioritize, and you’ll clear out your to-do list. Tonight: Do what makes you happy.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••••• No one will deny your creativity. You sometimes limit yourself by being negative and closing off your options. Assume a positive stance. Tonight: Make sure that music is involved, no matter what.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

••• You might want to stay close to home or work from home. Sometimes, when people are not used to spending so much time at home, they will feel isolated. Tonight: Make an easy dinner and kick back.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•••• Make calls and listen to what is being shared on the other end of the line. Know that you don’t need to go along with plans if you don’t want to. Tonight: Hang out.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••••• Be more forthright and open with others. A money matter could come up in conversation. Tonight: Could be late.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• You will be in your element, but realize that others might feel intimidated when you are like this. Be conscious of their discomfort, and try to help them relax. Tonight: Not alone!