Horoscopes for August 31
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sara Ramirez, 51; Chris Tucker, 55; Zack Ward, 56; Richard Gere, 77.
Happy Birthday: Pay more attention to your physical and financial well-being. Being accurate will determine how well you do and how far you go personally and professionally. Adapting to change, sizing up situations and making conservative but abrupt moves will be necessary if you want to take advantage of opportunities. Timing is everything. Intelligence is your strength, and impulsiveness is your weakness. Your numbers are 8, 13, 22, 29, 34, 43, 48.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
Read the room before offering your opinion. Look for balance in everything you pursue. Keeping the peace will give you access to what you want. A networking event or meeting will help you carve out a path that leads to success. Refuse to let personal matters interfere with your professional goals. Use your imagination to incorporate positive change. 3 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Get active. You can accomplish plenty if you are astute and tune into the universe. Positive thoughts will lead to actions that help you initiate change. Communication is key, along with understanding the consequences that come with speaking your truth and using your imagination. Change will come with growing pains and require thought and action. 3 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
What you crave won’t sit well with those you encounter. If you want to make progress, fly under the radar. Use your imagination, and you’ll be able to achieve your goal and address your concerns simultaneously. Don’t pay for others’ mistakes or try to impress someone. Let your actions speak for you, and choose honesty over hype. 4 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
Bide your time, watch for signs and use your intelligence to guide you forward at a pace you can handle. Opportunity is apparent but will require research. Ask questions and follow the dots to ensure you aren’t on a wild-goose chase. Take control instead of being controlled, and you will achieve peace of mind. 2 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Communicate, ask questions and get answers. How you direct your energy and what you give back will determine your success. A wishy-washy attitude will lead to a force play. Control situations, and the outcome will help you gain recognition and a place at the head of the table. Having high energy, enthusiasm and expertise will pave the way to success. 5 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Set yourself up for success. Carry those who have something to offer along with you, but don’t jeopardize your goals by trying to carry deadweight. Look at a change carefully and determine the cost involved before you take a leap of faith. Use your energy and your imagination with care and concern for the imprint you leave. 3 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Don’t let anger set in when constructive action is necessary. Keep your personal thoughts to yourself, and use your charm and understanding to convert those you don’t see eye to eye with. The art of positive manipulation will help you keep the peace and make progress. A partnership will improve if you honor your promises. Romance is in the stars. 3 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
An honest approach will help you gain respect. Put your energy into living up to your promises and doing what you can to become the best version of yourself. Refuse to let what others do deter you from following through with your plans. Recognize an offer that’s too good to be true. Trust your instincts. 3 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Look for the positive in everything. Letting your mind wander down a dark path will deter your progress. Don’t start something new and ignore what you left unfinished. Put more onus on yourself, and choose discipline to turn what’s going wrong into something spectacular. Discipline, self-reliance and creativity will get you where you belong. Peace and love are favored. 5 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Rethink your every word before you share your thoughts. Choose to be practical, and invest wisely in yourself and your future. Change only what’s necessary, and refuse to let someone talk you into something that benefits them more than you. Put your energy into becoming more self-reliant and less accommodating toward manipulators. Love yourself first. 2 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Take a moment to get your house in order. Clutter will cost you if you must replace items you misplaced. A change of attitude will lead to letting go of people who no longer share your interests or space. It’s out with the old and in with the new. Self-improvement will lead to personal freedom and additional confidence. 4 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
Take your time. Spontaneity will lead to regret. Concentrate on personal growth, awareness and having a healthy and active lifestyle. Refuse to let taking on too much responsibility stunt your progress or your heart’s desires. It’s what you do to please yourself that will give you hope for a brighter future. Don’t slow your effort to satisfy your soul. 3 stars
Birthday Baby: You are smart, impulsive and persistent. You are dedicated and engaging.
1 star: Avoid conflicts; work behind the scenes. 2 stars: You can accomplish, but don’t rely on others. 3 stars: Focus and you’ll reach your goals. 4 stars: Aim high; start new projects. 5 stars: Nothing can stop you; go for gold.
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