For Wednesday, Aug. 28

This year there is an element of confusion around you. Your intensity marks your thoughts and actions. If you are single, you could meet someone with whom you feel very insecure or possessive. If you are attached, your sweetie could start acting as if he or she is a wild card, which might encourage you to get separate checking accounts.

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)

•••• Mixed messages will come through despite your best efforts to be as clear as possible. You’ll be holding something back, and it could result in conflict between you and a friend. Tonight: Relax with a loved one.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••• It would be a mistake to become too materialistic. You easily could have a misunderstanding about your finances. Tonight: Treat a loved one to a special dessert.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

•••• You could hit a few obstacles today. The first one might be the result of a misunderstanding. Tonight: All smiles.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••• Know when to pull back, as it can make a great deal of difference. Understand what is happening within yourself first, and you likely will decide to say much less than you originally intended as a result. Tonight: Not to be found.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• Zero in on what you want. Listen to your instincts with an associate. Tonight: Where the crowds are.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• You enjoy yourself, no matter what you do. You will come to an understanding with a boss. Tonight: Till the wee hours.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• Your mind might not be present in the moment, which is one of the reasons a disagreement could start. Make it a point to share more of what is on your mind, and listen to others’ feedback. Tonight: Think about a long weekend away.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• A partner will have a lot to share, and he or she wants your attention. You are likely to hear more if you don’t focus too much on the importance of what’s being said. Tonight: Just a quiet dinner for two.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• Let others make the first move, as their proposals carry more weight. You might need to weigh the pros and cons of a situation carefully. Tonight: Sort through the many different invitations.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• Focus on getting your must-do responsibilities done. Honor someone’s misgivings by noting how this person might have misinterpreted what has occurred.Tonight: Be spontaneous.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••••• Everyone else’s mind might be on more practical matters. A flirtation could be overwhelming. Tonight: You know what to do.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• Be careful with a family member. This person could be off-kilter, which you might have noticed. Tonight: Be discriminating when taking a risk.