horoscope

(SEPT. 23 – OCT. 22) Both the Sun and fair Venus are in your sign this month, boosting your energy and making you attractive to others. Your schmooze skills are tops because Venus makes you charming and diplomatic. Meanwhile, your increased popularity pleases you because you enjoy the company of others. This is also an excellent month to buy wardrobe goodies. (OCT. 23 – NOV. 21) Your desire for possessions is strong this month. You want stuff. Nice stuff. And, hey, with lucky Jupiter travelling across the top of your chart this year, boosting your reputation in the eyes of bosses and VIPs, you need to look sharp. Also, this is the perfect month to strategize what you want your new year (birthday to birthday) to be. (NOV. 22 – DEC. 21) You will do nothing halfway this month. This is a popular time for you, especially with creative, artistic types. (A friend could become a lover.) Take opportunities to travel and explore higher education, publishing, the media, medicine and the law. With Mars in your sign for the first time in over two years, you have the energy to go after what you want. (DEC. 22 – JAN. 19) This month, the Sun is at high noon in your chart, casting a flattering light. You look so good to others, they will ask you to take on increased responsibility. In fact, some of you will have a love affair with your boss. But be careful because hidden enemies might harm you. This is a good time to ask for a loan or a mortgage because the resources of others will help you. (JAN. 20 – FEB. 18) You need to blow town this month—grab every chance to travel. Romance with someone from another culture or a different country could blossom. (Indeed, this is a good year to marry because your partner will be someone who is richer and worldlier.) Set goals this month and actively pursue them. Co-operate with others by suggesting win-win solutions. (FEB. 19 – MARCH 20) You can benefit from the wealth and resources of others this month. Gifts and the opportunity to borrow things will benefit you. Meanwhile, romance is hot. Love relationships will have a great intensity because sex will go beyond the physical act, becoming a vehicle for selftransformation. Despite these distractions, your ambition is strong. (MARCH 21 – APRIL 19) This is your year to party, but don’t run yourself ragged. You’ll need to get more sleep this month. Just do it. If you get enough rest, you’ll be able to continue with travel plans and explore opportunities in publishing, the media, medicine and the law. Partnerships are tight and cozy. New romance will blossom for some. (APRIL 20 – MAY 20) You’re determined to get things done this month. You want your actions to count, which is why you aim for efficiency, effectiveness and productivity. Disputes about shared property are possible. Nevertheless, this is a fabulous year for real-estate opportunities and investing in your home. This month, you’re a star at work. (MAY 21 – JUNE 20) Get out your dancing shoes because this is your month to have fun. (Your password is “pleasure”—all lower case.) You are blessed with creative activities as well as fun times with children. Take a vacation (or at least a weekend away). Romance will flourish because you feel happy in your own skin. There’s no need to pretend to be what you’re not. (JUNE 21 – JULY 22) This is the perfect month to redecorate. Get a jump on the holiday season so that your home is welcoming. This early effort will let you focus on baking and cooking; you excel at both of these. (“Cancer,” “kitchen” and “garden” are astrological synonyms.) You can afford this because you’re working hard and your earnings are starting to increase. (JULY 23 – AUG. 22) You’ll hit the ground running this month with a jam-packed schedule. Short trips, increased reading and writing, socializing and lots of errands will keep you on your toes. But you don’t mind because lucky Jupiter in your sign boosts your confidence and happiness. Your sex drive is strong and romance is hot. You feel saucy and playful. (AUG. 23 – SEPT. 22) This month, there’s an emphasis on cash flow—you’re doing your best to earn as much as you can, yet you are also buying beautiful treasures for yourself and loved ones. You’re happy to focus on business and commerce because chaos and increased activity at home might temporarily frustrate you. Give yourself a gift. You deserve it. ■