YOUR horoscope

For Friday, Sept. 1, 2017: ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Your fiery side emerges, adding a new tone to what has been occurring. Though you might not have the intention of being so irritable, you are especially hot-tempered when others make “stupid” mistakes, at least from your perspective.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

If you are honest with yourself, you might be tired of repeating the same adventure every Friday night or weekend. If you want a change, you need to go for it, whether deliberating going out of town, simply trying a new spot or opting for a totally different type of activity.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

One-on-one relating draws someone in. This person could become angry out of the blue. You’ll want to stay on top of any problems. Your creativity and how you present yourself define who comes toward you. Your feelings might come to the surface quickly. A partner could change your tune.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Defer to others in general, but focus on a new friend or loved one for the most part. You will note a fast change of pace once you get past Friday’s activities and clear out some extra work. Understand what you want out of your weekend as well as your relationship.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Beam in much more of what you want. You could become frustrated or wake up in a bad mood. You will have the opportunity to process what ails you. A partner or loved one spins a very interesting tale. You might want to believe what you hear, but somehow you feel it is off.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You move past a problem, only to see yet another problem pop up. Tap into your creativity for solutions. You could be surprised by what happens around you. Your caring emerges and helps discharge some of the negativity of a recent conflict. You will need to make an adjustment once you see a personal situation differently.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Stay centered despite what is happening on the home front. You see changes happening around you. Reach out to someone who often inspires you to tap into your creativity. A family member or a domestic matter might need to be transformed and adapted to.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Keep conversations moving and be willing to brainstorm about plans and making the weekend as playful as possible. You might have a lot of questions that you want to air out and talk through. You don’t need to do it automatically. Timing makes all the difference. Ride through a problem. .

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You will want to move quickly when dealing with a financial matter. You need to verify that everything you are hearing is on the up and up. Note that there is an element of deception that surrounds others more frequently right now. It will serve you well to play the cynic..

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You could be more in touch with a needed change than others. Attempting to convince others of how right you are could be challenging at best. You might be best off going on your own. Your imagination amplifies a certain element that appears to be vague.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You might want to assume a low profile, which is unusual for you. You want to be an active listener rather than a speaker. Help others learn how to exchange ideas. Money needs to be carefully dealt with, as you could make a mistake. Count your change. Make sure your figures are exact.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Focus on certain key goals and/or a special friendship. You might often be vague yet inspirational to others. Laughter surrounds your interactions. Keep your eye on the big picture, and be aware of your role in realizing a desired happening. A friend is able to adapt to different situations around you.

BORN TODAY: Singer Gloria Estefan (1957), actress, comedian Lily Tomlin (1939), singer-songwriter Barry Gibb (1946)