Horoscope: Aug. 26
Aries (March 21-April 19): Things are shaping up. This is turning out to be a fascinating chapter in your story.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): The work you are asked to do might not thrill you, but when you give your word, you keep it.
Gemini (May 21-June 21): It’s your job to be extremely attractive inside and out. So you work on being kind, generous and compassionate.
Cancer (June 22-July 22): You have something to accomplish, and part of you feels that you must do it alone. But for now, accept the help you are offered.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): There are many facets to your feline personality. Today you’re a lion, and someone will try to tame you.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Because of your high level of responsibility, if your group faces a problem, you face it too, in a very personal way.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Somewhere along the line your plan got derailed. You will now have an opportunity to go back and fix the problematic track.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): You will be introduced to a situation that others find complex, and you will understand it immediately and without mental effort.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): When you stand out in subtle ways, others sense there’s something special about you.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A certain someone will be on your mind. Feelings of elation and wonder will be followed by uncertainty.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ll be challenged to answer the questions that others have answered many times correctly. Your answer will be different, but every bit as correct.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): You’ll burst onto a new scene and invigorate it with your fresh energy.
Today’s birthday (Aug. 26): This will be a big year for you, so get serious about your goals. You will still help those who are down on their luck or in love with drama. Yet you’ll need to distance yourself to make ample time for your own grand adventures. Sagittarius and Capricorn people adore you. Your lucky numbers are 50, 2, 31, 24 and 18.
Holiday Mathis writes her column for Creators Syndicate Inc. The horoscope should be read for entertainment. Previous forecasts are at latimes.com/horoscope
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