Horoscopes Aug. 16, 2025: Angela Bassett, pay attention to how you look and feel

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cameron Monaghan, 32; Steve Carell, 63; Angela Bassett, 67; Madonna, 67.

Happy Birthday: Set standards, manage emotions and avoid mixing business with pleasure. You’ll gain the most if you are curious, learn and try different ways to use your skills to reinforce your ability to lead the way forward with class and hope for a brighter future. Pay attention to how you look and feel, and set aside time for pleasure, rest and personal fulfillment. A positive change requires a bold transformation. Your numbers are 2, 14, 23, 25, 32, 35, 43.

ARIES (March 21–April 19): Focus on what’s important to you. Time, money, partnerships and socializing while bringing every aspect of your life into perspective will offer insight into where your happiness measures up to your expectations. Balance is the key, along with money management and eliminating unnecessary worry. Learn to trust your instincts and follow your heart. 4 stars

TAURUS (April 20–May 20): Maintain stability. Avoid persuasive tactics that may lead you to take a leap of faith, potentially resulting in a loss. Pay more attention to how you look and where you live. Make room for improvement in your personal life, and establish a routine that promises both physical and financial benefits. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21–June 20): Choose kindness when dealing with the ones you love. A positive attitude has the most effective influence on others. Refrain from letting your emotions surface, as this can lead to problems when handling sensitive information. Get approval from those you live with, near or rent from before you make domestic changes. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21–July 22): Anger will lead to regret. Gather the facts before pointing a finger at someone. Question your motives and what you expect in return for what you do. Life is complicated, but solutions can be simple if you choose to be honest and have integrity. Choose home and self-improvement over trying to change others. 4 stars

LEO (July 23–Aug. 22): Take your time regardless of who is poking or prodding you to act in haste. It’s up to you to manage each situation to maintain your status. Your skills will yield better results if you are the one to determine what you use and when to gain the momentum and success you demand. 2 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22): Patience will keep you from making an emotional blunder. Keep your thoughts to yourself. Pay attention to your finances and how money flows in and out of your hands. With a little extra wheeling and dealing, you can lower your overhead or increase your income. A venture you embark on will pay off. 5 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22): Set the stage for change, and do whatever it takes to improve your health and well-being. Don’t set yourself up for failure unnecessarily. Preparation will make the difference, so don’t scrimp when it comes to research, learning, asking questions and making adjustments that support your actions. What you do matters more than what you say. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21): Take care of business and move on to something you look forward to doing. Time is precious, and spending it with someone you enjoy will make a difference in how your day unfolds. Pampering or updating your image will boost your self-esteem and give you the confidence to step into the spotlight. Romance is favored. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22–Dec. 21): Put pressure on yourself to take care of unfinished business. Home improvements that help you get organized and lower your overhead will put your mind at ease and encourage you to incorporate what makes you happy into your routine. Live life your way and learn from experience, and you’ll find your niche. Change begins with you. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22–Jan. 19): Be aware of what’s happening around you. Not everyone will be on your team or look out for your interests. Verify information before sharing it. Protect your reputation at all costs. Partnership opportunities are apparent, but they will require thorough screening before engaging in any joint ventures or investments. Romance is favored. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20–Feb. 18): Look, see and do what you can to make things happen. Consider what excites you most and head in that direction. Engage in talks and associate with those who are heading in a similar direction. Invest more time in your surroundings, your attributes and your aspirations. Put your energy behind your promises and fulfill them. 5 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19–March 20): Spend less time trying to force change and more time establishing what means the most to you. Concentrate on personal appearance, health, diet and positioning yourself for what you want to achieve. Attend events that are conducive to expanding your connections and skills to meet the demands you want to achieve. Romance is favored. 2 stars

Birthday Baby: You are sympathetic, changeable and appealing. You are influential and compassionate.

1 star: Avoid conflicts; work behind the scenes.
2 stars: You can accomplish, but don’t rely on others.
3 stars: Focus and you’ll reach your goals.
4 stars: Aim high; start new projects.
5 stars: Nothing can stop you; go for gold.

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