YOUR horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018:

This year could present a lot of interesting moments. You will want to take action and be spontaneous. Most of the time, you will give in to your impulsiveness. Travel could be very significant as well. If you are single you could meet someone who might have a big impact on your life. This event could occur at any time. If you are attached, the two of you might make special plans that involve traveling to a longdesired spot. You will be unusually energetic and demonstrative with your sweetie. GEMINI makes an interesting friend.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

You make a statement today. You are clear about what you need to say to a key person in your life. Although you expect clear communication, you still feel the need to verify what is happening around you. Confirm others’ ideas. Tonight: Note how everything is connected.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

You could be getting a clearer understanding of a risk. You might feel as if you need to rethink this issue with more emphasis on how you would handle a failure. Could you afford a letdown? Be as realistic as possible. Tonight: Treat a loved one as you would like to be treated. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

You wake up feeling more vibrant than you have in a while. You will make better choices as a result. You cannot be stopped once you get going. Your enthusiasm is contagious. Others want to be close to you, and delight in your company. Tonight: Whatever makes you smile. CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Slow down and try not to push as hard as you have been. You might want to spend some time alone or

with your best friend. You could be contemplating a lot more than others realize. Having a confidant proves to be helpful and uplifting. Tonight: Play it low-key ... for now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Emphasize your friends and new possibilities. You meet people with ease and enjoy networking far more than you have in the recent past. Friends surround you. Your popularity soars, and, as a result, many invitations come forward. Tonight: Where the action is.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You might feel as if you must make a public appearance but don’t feel up to it. A loved one starts cheering you on. You feel supported and capable of doing what is needed. How you project yourself in public is much different from your authentic self. Tonight: Accept an invitation. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) One-on-one communication can be very satisfying. Make a point of walking in someone else’s shoes. A child or new friend volunteers to pitch in; accept the offer. The results could be excellent. Two heads work better than one. Tonight: Where you can hear great music.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You might want to seriously consider a partner’s offer. You have to start at the beginning sooner or later to accomplish what you want. Be willing to avoid taking shortcuts. Listen to news more openly. One-on-one discussions flourish. Tonight: Make nice with a special person. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Defer to a loved one’s ideas. Both of you will have a good time, no matter what is planned. Spending more time together enhances the warmth and comfort between you. Do not give in to a minor disagreement today. Let go and relax more. Tonight: Go along with established plans.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You have a lot going on around you. Use your energy well, and get into a project that you have been postponing. Honor a fast change of pace. Throw yourself into the moment. Your ability to see past the obvious will help you eliminate what is unnecessary. Tonight: Out late. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You typically aren’t as easygoing and lighthearted as you seem to be today. Honor a fast change of pace. Sometimes you overthink what is going on in a relationship. Why not just live in the moment? The other party could be quite delighted by your attention. Tonight: Ever playful. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Allowing more give-and-take would help you get past an unexpected communication. Understand that others could be a little out of whack and more volatile than usual. Let go of judgments, especially when dealing with a powerful friend. Tonight: Lighten your mood.

BORN TODAY: Basketball player Kevin Durant (1988), comedian Russell Peters (1970), actress Chrissy Metz (1980)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018:

This year is especially exciting. At times, you choose to respond impulsively. You seem ready to take off at the drop of a hat. You also will learn a lot, as you naturally seem to absorb information through osmosis. If you are single, you will want to be with someone who is willing to take risks and greet adventure with a smile. You could meet this person this year. If you are attached, the two of you enjoy each other’s company more than ever. Boredom between you will not be a problem. GEMINI cheers you on and encourages you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Speak your mind, and allow more creativity into your life. Others appreciate your authority. You could be overthinking a conversation. Relax more. Use some of your innate charm and wit, and success is likely to follow. Tonight: Try not to let a reversal get to you. TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

You might be close to someone who feels as if he or she is quite the authority figure. This person can get stubborn and stuck on having his or her way. Walk away from controlling people, and you’ll be much happier. Curb a tendency to overspend. Tonight: Treat someone.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Reach out to someone you really care about but often don’t make time for. Reverse that tendency, and you will be much more content and easygoing. You share many common interests with this person, yet you live different lives. Open up more. Tonight: Only as you like it. CANCER (June 21-July 22)

You might want to make an effort to turn around a story that keeps repeating itself. You might be confused by what a friend says. Are you getting mixed signals? Understand what is needed to clarify the situation. A partner could become controlling. Tonight: Accept an offer. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

You have the magnetism and energy to bring others together for a fun, spontaneous get-together. Do not hold back; instead, open up to new possibilities. You might be surprised at what the energy between you and a partner can create. Tonight: Only where your friends are.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You could be in a pickle, as you deal with a problem regarding communication and a boss. You certainly don’t look at life the same way. Rather than create a problem, decide to understand where this person is coming from. Others appreciate your efforts. Tonight: A must appearance. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Be willing to make an effort to break with some of your conventional ways. Those around you will enjoy witnessing this transformation. Conversations become easier as others realize that you are trying to understand them. Tonight: Call someone you care a lot about. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Be more direct and surer of yourself. You might not like what comes up for you when dealing with a partner. In some ways, you are very different from this person, yet this difference allows you to get to know each other better. Tonight: Go with the flow, and smile!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Others seek you out before you can even get on the phone. Be appreciative that those around you are so assertive right now. You will have many choices to make. Do what you want to do, and don’t be intimidated into doing what someone else wants. Tonight: In the limelight. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You might need to adjust your plans so that you don’t miss out on a fun time. Still, you cannot ignore your obligations. Enjoying some lightness and frivolous fun helps you energize. Worry less. You will get a lot done after your break. Tonight: Call it early, if you can.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Your innate playfulness and childlike spirit emerge. You will enjoy laughter and being around lighthearted people; you also need an outlet for your high energy. Take a walk or get into a preferred hobby or sport. Consider a gym membership. Tonight: In the whirlwind of living.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

If you feel anger bubbling up, take a break and head in a different direction. If possible, avoid expressing your strong feelings until you know where they’re coming from. You might be surprised by the source! Avoid a big problem by distancing yourself. Tonight: Happily at home. BORN TODAY: Actor Eric Stoltz (1961), actress Angie Dickinson (1931), singer/songwriter Marty Stuart (1958)