Daily Horoscope Wednesday August 17

Don't be surprised if you are not in top mental gear; these days occur occasionally. You could find yourself struggling to communicate or to be better understood. Hard words are possible with an authority figure or an older person--know when to stop talking. Timing is of the essence when arguing a point today. You could keep notes of your suspicions or thoughts in order to think them through and present them for and at a more appropriate time. Easy does it today. Concentration on the work at hand and involving yourself with productive goals will help ward off the urge to say what you feel. You could be an excellent teacher in areas requiring discipline and organization. You value order and place a high premium on hard work and effort.

This is a high cycle day when you may find yourself signing contracts, making arrangements and scurrying around on time schedules. You may find yourself serving to guide someone younger than you in matters of importance. You may perceive how to proceed with plans and decisions with regard to your life situation. You may find that you are appreciated for your feelings or your ability to act and get things done. Patience on your part at this time is very important. Put your mind to work and take care of any details that you may have, for mental discipline should come easily. Romance is possible this evening. Now is a time when love, creativity and self-expression are satisfied. A phone call brings positive news this evening.

You may be sought after as just the person for a particular job. Your directional abilities are in high focus. Issues of pride, mastery and appreciation become more and more central to your life's path. There is a very important lesson now; it is not what you do so much as how you do it and not who you are so much as how you make others feel about themselves. If your work does not come from the heart, it should not matter now. You seem to shine when it comes to practical matters or those involving work and career. You have an easy way with superiors or those in authority and can always manage to get the most out of any skill or ability you have. You like work and career. This is an inspiring period, be it creative, personal or in the business world.

You could find that you are appreciated or valued for your feelings or your ability to act and get things done. Because of this, someone may seek you out for your counsel regarding business matters. You are able to wade through the masquerade and find the problem. You possess an architect's vision for what needs to be done--an expert or true builder. Others sense that you know just what tool to use and how and when to use it when it comes to solving problems on the job--there is a sense of the right path or dharma. You may even wonder why you do not exert this energy in your personal life from time to time. There may be some insights into this quandary now. Take some time this evening to make a list of things you want to change.

You may tend to ignore or fail to appreciate the law--watch your speed. Your energies are high and run effectively toward making yourself heard. Being an action person, you gain the attention of others and seem to get things moving in the right direction. The circumstances of your life suggest extroversion at this time. Redirecting or further education will benefit your financial success in the near future. Your outward seriousness and no-nonsense approach to things are obvious to all. This deliberate sense of responsibility comes across and is central to your personality and the way you relate to others. Everything is run through your checkpoint to see if it holds up and can pass the test--take a little time to relax! Enjoy a new music video tonight.

You could be most persuasive with others and convincing in speech and communication. The situation is a natural for self-expression and lends itself to your particular ideas. You put your practical and managerial abilities to work; others are impressed. You can make a career out of your keen organizational skills and clear insight into how things work. You might consider a profession as a consultant. It is something you could do in little steps until you decide you might or might not like the idea. Supervising and taking charge are your trademarks. You tend to think along lines that are conservative, always coming up with sound, productive ideas. Love, creativity and self-expression fulfill your needs now.

You appear perhaps more charming and refined than usual. Now is the best time this month for you to put in for a raise or a new position, to find a job or otherwise make yourself known. You will do well to be persistent, intense and serious. You have great psychological insight into life problems. Perhaps you counsel and help people understand difficulties. You can be fiercely tenacious. You always manage to come across as intense and personal when communicating and presenting yourself to others. People are fascinated by the way you present yourself. It is easy for you to work with those more experienced than you. If you are looking for a job, you might consider a manager, teacher or an athletic trainer position. You entertain friends this evening.

You may find yourself very appreciative of your career and practical skills. You might enjoy solving puzzles and problems and finding solutions. There is a renewed appreciation for your work that may be apparent to your superiors--in fact, to everybody. You may be asked to take someone aside and teach him or her about matters of a personal nature. Your understanding of people and the ability to put touchy or emotional situations into perspective are unique and valuable gifts. There is a chance to understand those around you and to have a special time with someone you love. There is certainly support for whatever projects need completion. It is the perfect evening for dinner out or a good movie with a loved one this evening.

This is a great time to work with others. You may be just the person for a particular job. Your management and directional abilities are in high focus. This could be an action-filled day when time seems to slow down as you encounter some of your more sensitive areas. This kind of intensity and vulnerability points to inner change and growth. This is a perfect time to be assertive and to move forward in your career decisions. You have all the drive and energy you could want today--it should be easy to channel this energy. You feel a love of order and law--an appreciation for responsibilities and duty. Problems are valued for the lessons they represent, rather than perceived as obstacles. Good conversations with young people are in today's forecast.

You value hard work and effort and will go about completing your designated tasks as quickly as possible today. You like to get down to the bare bones--to what is essential. You may find yourself being put to good use by your friends this afternoon. You make every moment and every opportunity count. All of this, however, should go rather smoothly. Close ties with home, friends and family, plus your career interest, keep you quite busy. Some may find you somewhat preoccupied and lacking in the social graces at this time. You may feel some regret or tension from your busy schedule, but there are opportunities to get back to a more quiet time later this week. A sense of harmony turns this day into a most gratifying and happy one.

Your inner resources and emotions are stimulated. This could not only mean you have control over yourself in touchy situations but you can expect a sense of support and goodwill from those around you. This is a good day to get things done. You are able to concentrate well and you also can maintain a sustained effort that makes almost any task run well. You may feel like exercising or getting outside for a time later this afternoon. A little exercise would certainly break the tension. Lovers, children and other people or things dear to your heart are emphasized this evening. Perhaps a picnic dinner in a nearby park would bring family members together in a positive atmosphere. New insights or breakthroughs are possible with someone older.

The workplace is full of new things to learn. You may find yourself putting on the speed to complete projects. You will want to take some time, however, to learn new software or some other available package. This afternoon you may enjoy your friends and some social involvement. Careful--you may find yourself more than a little acquisitive and your current appreciation for just about everything may lead you to overspend. You are a creature of habit and the encircling network of friends, relationships, etc., are crucial to your success. You are nourished in great measure by the atmosphere and conditions you are able to set up now. Clarify your budget tonight, so you will know your financial status and plan accordingly.