HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Aug. 29, 2016: This year you express a more upbeat attitude than others have seen in a while. You also become more verbal. You tend to be positive, with the exception of having to deal with a certain loved one. If you are single, you could be overly concerned about being hurt. People are the way they are, and accepting this is crucial to a successful relationship. If you are attached, you and your sweetie might need a lot more downtime. The two of you could opt to get involved in volunteer work. LEO makes an excellent healer for you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your excellent communication pays off. You could be quite touched by an associate’s or loved one’s goodwill, but you might choose to keep this fact to yourself. Remain optimistic and positive. Tonight: Consider going on a getaway for a day or two soon.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You will have a hard time being focused after this past weekend, so much so that you could already be thinking about next weekend. You might not even leave the house today. Recognise that you will feel better in the next few days. Tonight: Happy where you are.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You could be quite expressive; however, you also might be tired of hearing the same old story from a partner. This person has been unusually difficult and touchy as of late, but keep in mind that this attitude likely has nothing to do with you. Tonight: Remain sure of yourself.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You are on top of your game, but you also might be concerned about your financial stability. Be aware that your need to stabilise a situation could encourage you to accept the status quo a bit too easily. Sometimes you need to let go some more! Tonight: Break the mold.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22): You’ll be more verbal than usual. Try to have a meaningful discussion with a loved one. You could start out a bit fussy or critical, but you’ll change your tune as the day goes on. Your attempt to stabilise a situation might seem harsh to the other party. Tonight: Be mindful.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 22): Saying less might not work in a tense situation involving your personal life. Verbalise and/or demonstrate your caring in a meaningful way. You could shock someone so much that he or she will have nothing to say. Be more forthright, but add some charm. Tonight: Your treat.

LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22): Round up a friend or two, and express your thoughts and desires. You can count on getting a very positive reaction. Don’t hesitate to ask for more of what you want, although an immediate response might not be forthcoming. Tonight: Surround yourself with people.

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): You’ll get a lot of attention, which could make you uncomfortable. You might feel as if you can’t get past a problem in a discussion. Be careful about any confusion surrounding money. Make sure you reflect your core values. Tonight: Something hush-hush is going on.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Despite the fact that the Moon could fire you up, you might choose to remain aloof. Is this attitude serving you? If you look around, you’ll see that caring surrounds you. However, not everyone will express his or her feelings in the way you’d like. Tonight: Don’t throw a tantrum.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Be more direct with a partner or loved one if you want to stoke the flames of goodwill, and in some cases, perhaps more than that. One-on-one relating is your strong suit right now. Be aware of the fiscal implications of an agreement. Tonight: Out with a favourite person.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): You might have thought that today would be like any other Monday, but your popularity seems to be soaring right now. You will be confronted by needing to juggle your schedule with what has happened. Decide which requests to put off for a while. Tonight: Catch up on news.

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): You might have to pick up the slack. As a result, your highly organised day could fall apart quickly. Your sense of humour will keep you from getting too upset. Take time to relate to a special person in your life. Tonight: Don’t forget to exercise; it will relieve some stress.

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