A hearty welcome for King Sun, now moving into the constellation of Virgo. Virgo energy is infused with the qualities of discernment, improvement and natural, practical magic. Virgo is charged by quick-thinking Mercury, who happens to be talking up an electrical storm with shocking Uranus today. Get ready to shock and be shocked.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The ones you love the most know exactly how to push your buttons. You're a passionate person, so you wouldn't want it any other way. Much of your evening is spent in a heightened emotional state.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Once in a while (and not too often) you get in just the salty kind of mood that invites confrontation and enjoys conflict. Luckily you're able to keep it relatively lighthearted. Keep it all in good fun.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). At every decision and every turn you're finding your heart. What you do for the love of doing it will bring more money to you than the things you do for the cash. Your connection with Scorpio is meaningful.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Good things come to those who believe they are worthy. Consider strongly what your personal glass ceiling entails. Figure out what you need to break through, and the breakthrough is immanent.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You're in the mode to pick up new friends, and should be extremely tough with your criteria for adding them. Look for the "keepers" — the ones who are likely to show up when the going gets tough.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (AUGUST 22). You're understood, and that feels wonderful. It's easier to do excellent work because you know you'll be appreciated. And the contributions you make to your relationships are warmly received. The harmony you're experiencing at the top of the year paves the way for a big success in January. Taurus and Capricorn adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 40, 14, 39 and 22.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your belief system emanates from you — you don't have to say a word and the people around you will know what you're about. Of course, what you do and say bring a more detailed understanding.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Some of the adventures of your life just come together magically. But right now it's better to make concrete plans for your future fun. Your leisure life is too important to be left up to chance.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It's amazing how many loved ones you'll be able to visit with in the upcoming weekend. Luckily for them, you're also in a generous mood. You'll be bringing a warm smile, open heart and some fabulous stories.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You're being asked the kind of pointed questions that may feel invasive. You don't have to answer or, for that matter, take the question at all seriously. Whatever puts you on the defensive is your teacher.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your attitude is so winning, people want you to get closer to them, join their teams and be a partner in revelry. It's as easy as thinking about the whom and what you want to do, and then doing it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Those who have what you want are good people to get to know better. Offer genuine friendship. Get close enough to identify the successful moods and methods these people are using.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You're holding on to classified information. This is not exactly a secret. It's just that most people don't need to know it. You wisely show social restraint. And it's fun to be a little mysterious.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: ARIES: Someone's trying to get your attention — that much is obvious. They have something for you. Find out what it is. TAURUS: You entertain casual acquaintances this weekend to discover more in common than you thought. GEMINI: Sure, you may change your mind about a relationship later, but for now, be confident in what's true for you. CANCER: Your agenda is full; remember to make room for fun weekend diversions. LEO: The creative gifts you nurture in others come back to you in unexpected ways. VIRGO: You're more alike than you are different. Consider the same thing that vexes you is also what makes this person exceptional. LIBRA: A person from the not so distant past makes a brief reappearance in your life. SCORPIO: Others show you what they're all about. You're intrigued by what you see. SAGITTARIUS: Ask for help from loved ones this weekend and their advice hits home. CAPRICORN: A partner encourages you to see something close to your heart from another angle. AQUARIUS: You receive the support to follow your heart. PISCES: Having quality people in your life gives you higher standards to live up to, and you wouldn't want it any other way.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: An enthusiastic air-and-fire combination ignites major passion, but their tendency to turn heat into hot August wildfires is something to watch. As such, they're rarely bored, easily entertained by the other's zeal. For this pairing to work, Aquarius must honor Leo's need for physical affection and praise, while Leo appreciates Aquarius strength at making life easier with crystal-clear communication.

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