Georgia Nicols horoscopes for Aug. 22, 2016

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 6:45 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Chicago time. After that, the Moon moves from Aries into Taurus.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is a strong, upbeat Monday! When it comes to matters at work, you have big ideas! Today you are quick to see the big picture and able to organize things effectively. Nevertheless, when you have eagle mind, mouse mind is impossible. Double check small details for accuracy.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You want to go on a vacation, and this is your year to do it! (A favorite vacation for Taurus is a cruise. Yummers!) Today you will entertain big ideas about vacations, artistic plans, social occasions, sports and fun activities with children. Just do it!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Your plans for home improvements and redecorating projects are big today! You’re ready to grab the bull by the tail and make things happen. A group discussion will applaud your decisions. This is also a great day for real-estate opportunities plus entertaining at home.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Because you’re so enthusiastic today, all your exchanges with others will be a positive experience. This is a good day to sign contracts and do deals. You are intellectually tolerant and willing to listen to others; nevertheless, you are also confident about your own plans. A short trip will please you.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This is an excellent day for business and commerce because people are pumped to think big and they’re not afraid to take a chance. Because your mental process is speeded up and things are moving fast, you’re ready to act. (Money can’t buy love but it improves your bargaining position.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

What a promising week ahead! The Sun, Mercury, Venus and Jupiter are all in Virgo. (Yeah, the rest of us are chopped liver.) This means you can write your own ticket. Things will easily go your way. People are attracted to your positive attitude and buoyant enthusiasm.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Something is going on behind the scenes today for your sign. Whatever you plan (whether secretly or because you are working alone) will ultimately bring you future profits and good fortune. Believe in your ideas. Believe in your future.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You are a powerhouse when dealing with others today, especially groups. It might surprise even you how quickly others will be to agree with your plans. Yeah, you’re the Leader of the Pack. (Love Bette Midler doing that song.)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Today is a great day to talk to the boss. People in authority will be impressed with your big ideas and your enthusiasm. They will feel confident in you. Likewise, you might be excited about a promotion or big news that affects you!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Today you are intellectually curious and hungry to grab more of life. (You are more interested in the broad strokes, not tiny details.) Make big travel plans for the future because you have the confidence to do so. Go after opportunities in publishing, the media, higher education, medicine and the law.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This is a good day to talk turkey with bankers or deal with disputes about inheritance or anything related to shared property and jointly held possessions. People are agreeable and willing to take the high road. Furthermore, they will be generous. (At least, fair.)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Choose today to smooth over difficulties with partners and close friends because everyone is in a positive frame of mind. It’s also a good day to sign contracts and wrap up negotiations. People are not afraid to think big today (including you). Furthermore, they expect success!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Jennifer Finnigan (1979) shares your birthday today. You are confident, outgoing, intuitive and logical. You are blessed with patience and perseverance in whatever you do. In the next three years, you will experience a time of culmination, success and financial accumulation. That’s why it is wise to settle your debts this year. This is also a social year that also deals with the results of last year’s changes.