Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 23)

What you need at the outset of the week is the skills of a mathematician. If you’re not a mathematician, just work extra hard to be logical and reasonable when dealing with whatever comes your way. Emotional investment isn’t paying off. That said, be as warm as possible when communicating with others.

Libra (Sept. 24-Oct. 23)

You’re sick of what you already know. You’d rather wing it in a conversation over a subject you’ve hardly ever considered. This is related to a desire to experience new things. Thursday and Friday, you have little time to acquire information, but even in your most trying moments you have an eye for the beauty around you.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

Being careful is key. Don’t let any minor details escape your attention Wednesday. Thursday, the tension finally breaks and you can rely more on your wits. Sometimes it’s a lot more fun to go along for the ride than to be the person setting the course. Without the stress of being in control, you can open yourself up to worry-free bliss.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

Some people like to sit on the porch and talk about their dreams. You’d rather march into the world and realize yours. But there are a lot of porch-sitters in your life, so for the first half of the week, keep your head down and ignore them. Something takes you beyond your sofa this weekend. A journey will do you tons of good.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

People love chatting with you, but your chatting time Monday through Wednesday is crowded out by more pressing tasks. The best way to get through this week is narrowing your aim and strike quickly at everything. As you check things off your list, your momentum will build and you’ll get more done than expected.

Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. 19)

The fires of your romantic life are burning so brightly Monday through Wednesday that you can’t see anything else. The connection isn’t just about physical attraction; it’s deeper and more cerebral than that. Thursday has something else in store for you — a lot of responsibilities to see through.

Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20)

At the start of the week, you will be busy but not particularly ambitious socially. A sense of uncertainty weighs heavily on you, at least until Thursday, when an unexpected romantic development puts a smile on your face. You will be inspired to go on a new health kick later this week.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

Taking the first few days of the week step by step is the best way to survive the frantic times. If you find yourself flirting with someone, make yourself clear. Thursday and Friday, the people you’ll be dealing with will most likely be family members.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

Monday through Wednesday are not great days to make money-related decisions. More than anything, you’re spending money on entertaining ways to waste time. Hanging out with someone and talking for hours is the best use of your Friday night. Saturday and Sunday, romance and art are prominent themes.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

You were in the mood to meet some new people, and a bus full of new people has just pulled up to your life. Chatting, handshaking and even flirting take up your week until Thursday, when money concerns distract you from your social life. Friday is busy and Saturday and Sunday are fun and active.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Your wild side is coming through at the start of the week and people are responding well to it. You are the kind of person who makes an impact. Let your creative brilliance solve whatever conundrums are puzzling the people around you. Toward the middle of the week, your mind fills with possibilities for the future.

    Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

    A party is a fine place to get some things figured out. You and your friends have a casual rapport that strikes fairly deeply. You are constantly impressed by these friends, especially Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Intuition, sensitivity and pride all figure strongly toward the end of the week.