Horoscope: Aug. 15

Aries (March 21-April 19): To be a leader of others you must first be a leader within yourself. To make sure you’re still holding the post, you’ll try an exercise. Command yourself to do something, and then see if you do it.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): You offer a few words of advice to someone you know and love. You don’t expect that this will sink in right away — sometimes being understood is a process.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): When others tell you the reasons it can’t be done, it only makes you see the infinite and amazing possibilities.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): If you’re not feeling good, you’re emitting bad vibes — which usually, unfortunately, attract more of the same. Take hold of the situation when you feel it coming on.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You’ll be sure of yourself. Those around you require this of you. It makes them feel secure to be in the presence of someone so certain.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You are an integral part of the flow. If you take action, everyone will adjust. If you don’t take action, nothing will change.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Thinking a profound thought is like giving your brain a bath in energizing encouragement. Seek the writings of great minds — a quote or an anecdote will do.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Your obstacles seem as real as iron bars separating you from the dream world on the other side of the gate. Don’t believe what your mind is telling you at this point.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Communication will be a joy for you today, especially when you are connecting with loved ones.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’ll express yourself from the purest place in your heart. It takes humility. Your ego may retaliate.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’re making things true because you believe them to be true. Look at those beliefs. Take them out, and turn them around and upside down.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Avoid groups of people talking about how bad things are. Such conversations are shared creations of negativity.

Today’s birthday (Aug. 15): You’ll busily work on a project. It starts out with one purpose, and in a few weeks the purpose becomes more personal and profound. By the end of the year, you’ll have made a remarkable achievement. Your lucky numbers are: 50, 1, 22, 43, 28 and 11.