HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, August 13, 2018: This year you create a stronger image, and others clearly know where you are coming from. Your personality draws people toward you. If you are single, you could fuss until you meet the right person for you. This possibility exists from late fall onward. If you are attached, the two of you have strong ideas about how to handle your shared funds. If they don’t coincide, consider getting separate bank accounts. Do not allow money to become an issue. A fellow LEO often reminds you to be more open-minded.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You can handle any disparaging comments. Focus on the problem at hand; confusion surrounds even the clearest statements. If you do not understand what is happening, ask questions. Observers admire your attention to detail. Tonight: Take a strong role in a decision.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Uproar could surround your actions and decisions. Perhaps the issue is not what you say, but how others interpret your statements. Use your renowned precision when handling an intellectual issue. Be ready to back up a statement with action. Tonight: Break past barriers.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Be aware of the sensitivity of certain topics if dealing with matters involving your personal life and/or domestic problems. You might not be grasping the whole story, as a natural distortion exists within you. Take others’ comments seriously. Tonight: Stay close to home.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You sometimes hold back and do not reveal what you think. Your emotional intensity is so high that you worry about someone misrepresenting your feelings. Use your mind to get past petty issues or to become more reflective of who you really are. Tonight: Keep a conversation moving.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22): Take a hard look at an uncomfortable situation. You might wonder how to handle the issue. Do you want to avoid it? Could you consider being dominant and having others agree with you? By airing different perspectives, you might clarify the issue. Tonight: Go with the moment.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 22): Others might be especially positive right now. A partner or loved one inspires you to get past a self-imposed limitation. Your creativity flourishes once more. A new friend will manipulate you in order to get what he or she desires. Tonight: Act like there is no tomorrow.

LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22): Pull back and let others take the lead. The issue is not about being gracious, but about allowing others to understand the implications of leading. A demanding family member tries to make an adjustment, but probably won’t succeed. Tonight: Let someone do a reversal without interruption.

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): Zero in on what you want. Allow more fun and energy into your day. You sometimes get too serious, causing conversations and projects to be much more difficult than necessary. A child or new friend could add a touch of confusion to your day. Tonight: In the whirlwind of living.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): You feel as if you cannot make any changes no matter what you do. Try a different route, since the present approach does not seem to be working. Open up to new ideas and a more dynamic tactic. Let go of what has not worked, and listen to new ideas. Tonight: Out late.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Stretch as far as you can, and you will start seeing the benefits. You might be feeling confused. Try verbalising some of the questions in your mind. Soon, you will draw a conclusion that is viable and that works well for everyone, including you. Tonight: Say “yes” to an offer.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Your efficiency and ability to relate to others emerges. The universe gives you feedback as to what works. Do not allow someone to take advantage of your giving nature. Gain greater clarity about personal issues. Don’t hesitate to express your ideas. Tonight: Out and about.

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): If in a competitive situation, the other party might have the edge on you. This person’s determination pushes him or her. You could be too tired to make a move immediately. Listen to others and weigh the suggestions. Allow your mind to deliberate. Tonight: Follow your heart.

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