YOUR horoscope
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017:
This year you might assume a very conservative position about an issue, yet on another issue you could become very liberal. Those around you who try to classify you might find that they experience confusion. Be willing to take a risk and greet life with more enthusiasm if single. Something better seems to be around the corner, so avoid getting hooked up with anyone you feel isn’t nearly perfect for you. If attached, treat your sweetie as if he or she were your best friend as well as lover. You will see that your bond easily falls into place and continues with its flow. AQUARIUS finds you overwhelming at times.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
You might be more volatile than you realize. You are likely to stun others with your words, thoughts and actions. You have a unique way that shakes up the status quo. Don’t push a loved one too far. Tonight: Getting into the moment with friends.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Reach out to others at a distance. You will enjoy catching up on their news. Your perceptions could change considerably and open you up to new views. The unexpected marks a problem. Try not to react but to just think about what is happening. Tonight: Out enjoying the moment.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
You could be wanting to relate on a one-on-one level with a key person in your life. Make a call and get together for a meal and a chat. If living with the person, take advantage of the moment for a heart-to-heart chat when it appears. Tonight: Indulge a loved one, yet be prepared for the unexpected.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
You could be in the mood to defer to those around you. You have a certain project in mind to complete. An older friend or loved one could prove to be most unpredictable. Recognize what happens when you allow this person to take a big role in your plans. Tonight: Go along with others’ desires.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
You have a lot to do and handle. Focus on one item at a time, and you will be quite pleased with the end results. Your attention means a lot to those around you. You draw a new amount of energy from a loved one’s attention. You don’t always need to be on the same page. Tonight: Listen to suggestions first.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Defer to others and listen to what is being shared. You have very little energy for frivolous activities. A surprise turn of events could have you shaking your head. Unleash your imagination as you opt for a more workable situation. Avoid a power play as much as you can. Tonight: Don’t worry about the fact that it is Saturday night. Instead, slow down and relax.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Your focus on your priorities feels appropriate considering how much you have had on your plate. Over the weekend you can do some thinking about family and your personal time. Decide where your efforts are coming from. Tonight: At home.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Start up conversations and be a listener as well. You need to hear where others are coming from and decide how involved you want to be. The unexpected occurs involving a daily matter. Slow down and take time to have an important conversation. Tonight: Adapt plans to the moment.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Be aware of the costs of handling a personal matter and moving forward. You do want to make a sound decision as to what is best for you. The unexpected pours through your love life. If single, you could meet someone who knocks your socks off. Tonight: Be naughty and nice.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
You might try to get others to go your way. You might decide that a mini-revolution is occurring on the home front. Avoid getting overly concerned about someone’s anger toward you. Actually, you might be the party this person seems to be angry with, but in essence the anger started a long time ago under similar circumstances. Tonight: Treat a loved one or friend to dinner out.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
For a good part of the day you could feel less than great when dealing with others. Naturally this period starts when you wake up and lasts through the earlier part of the day. Later on, you will suddenly feel energized as if you just came back from a vacation or woke up from an unusually restful sleep. Tonight: As you like it.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
Use the morning to the max. You have a lot of ground to cover
- and you will. You enjoy your interactions with friends and people you loosely associate with. A conversation that starts out of the blue could be enlightening. Later today, you might want to get some extra R and R or go off by yourself to follow through on a special project. Tonight: No wild parties for you. Try to be a little more restrained.
BORN TODAY: Actress Salma Hayek (1966), lawyer Robert Shapiro (1942), actor Keanu Reeves (1964)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017:
This year you seem quite cerebral and not too emotional. You certainly will feel more comfortable using the intellectual dimension of your personality. You often find that you are frustrated and angry. You will express those feelings without high emotions. If you are single, meeting people could happen with ease. You become far more social and touch base with others. You social life soars. You are likely to meet someone of consequence any time after summer. If you are attached, the two of you have a highly volatile bond, even if you decide to be more easygoing. Instead, enjoy the intensity of the feelings and don’t allow others to try to tame your strong personality through logic. You have a way with words that draws many toward you, especially an AQUARIAN who enjoys how you express yourself. Feelings remain a high priority between you and your sweetie. Learn to patch up an argument quickly. Forgive and forget might need to be your motto!
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
You might wake up growling and angry about a certain conversation or some other issue. You have a tendency to be argumentative and demanding when expressing irritation, much more so than others. You calm down later when you get together with a loved one who might be younger than you. Tonight: Go with the flow.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Others look to you for advice and guidance, even if you don’t wish to be in that role. You could be quite incisive if expressing your desire not to be involved with the matter at hand. Feelings keep flowing, though you could experience an unusual intensity. Tonight: A must appearance.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
You could be eyeing the big picture. You have a much different perspective on an important situation from many of those around you. If pushed, you could easily get angry and express that emotion through sarcasm. Goodwill helps you understand where others are coming from. Tonight: Fun seems to happen.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
One-on-one relating proves to be a strong suit for you right now. You might decide to buy an item or token of affection. You could get so into the mood of sharing that you purchase quite a few tokens of affection for others. Tonight: Share with a special person.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
You might want to allow someone else to make a major decision or bring others together, even for a social occasion. You could be close to unstoppable as you proceed with a personal decision. You might not be ready to share what is occurring in your personal life. Tonight: Go with the moment.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Pace yourself and get as much done as possible. You might have a lot to do and accomplish. Sarcasm seems to come forward. Extremes occur that will take kindness to overlook. Everyone tends to go overboard once in a while. Tonight: Express your feelings.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Your creativity and childlike spirit often merge, which occurs once more today. A child or loved one cannot resist your childlike spirit. You often have more influence on this person when you are on a similar, open and spontaneous level. Tonight: Be a wild thing.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Take a stand and be willing to support a loved one in what he or she wants to accomplish. This person has an otherworldly outlook on life. Extremes mark what happens, and you achieve a new plateau in your thinking. You have a tendency to go overboard with ease. Tonight: Stay close to home.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You are likely to express your feelings with ease, no matter who goes by or what happens. The question remains, will your ideas be well-received and understood? News from a distance could hold the possibility of travel. Tonight: Surround yourself with friends.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Watch what happens with spending and your finances. You might note a tendency to go to extremes with not just spending but also with living. You might be hard-pressed to hold back and not say what you are thinking. Tonight: Extremes mark your plans.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Your personality flows into whatever you do in general. Others seem to be more responsive to your ideas and inclinations than they have been in a while. Your caring comes through no matter what you say or do. Others get it too! Tonight: Only what you want to do.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
You could feel as if you need more personal time than you have had. If you want, consider canceling plans and taking some much-need personal time. Expect to hear complaints, but also trust yourself. Know what is best for you. It is time to indulge! Tonight: Not to be found.
BORN TODAY: Actor Charlie Sheen (1965), automotive engineer Ferdinand Porsche (1875), guitarist Steve Jones (1955)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Sept. 4, 2017:
This year happiness surrounds you. If you allow more spontaneity into your life, you will experience more highs than lows. Who is not drawn to a sunny, happy personality? If you are single and are willing to allow yourself the freedom to feel more, you will find that your intuition leads you to the right person. Be careful about putting this person on a pedestal, as he or she is likely to fall off. If you are attached, you have a way of letting your sweetie know that you absolutely adore him or her. You often find this person to be exciting, mysterious and special. AQUARIUS has a coldness to him or her, which you understand well.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
Zero in on your priorities and assess how relevant each one is. Allow others to come to you; they have a lot to share. You might gain an unusual insight as a result. Your creativity seems to delight a child, new friend or loved one. Tonight: Stay focused on a present goal.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Be aware that quite a few people are observing your performance. You might not be able to get a personal matter settled, so just focus on work and your daily priorities. A friend could surprise you with his or her insights. Tonight: Be aware of someone’s controlling tendencies.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
Take the opportunity to eye the long term and assess where you are heading. You could be overly tired and withdrawn. You might not be as sure of yourself as you’d like to be. Open up to conversations that force you to think and evaluate. Tonight: Break past any limitations.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
You’ll see a situation differently after you have had an in-depth discussion about the issue at hand. You feel unusually secure with a roommate or family member. You might want more intensity from a particular relationship. Tonight: Be with a favorite person.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Others could be challenging. A smile and a kind comment might help someone get past his or her defensiveness. A partner’s comment is likely to force you to revamp your ideas. Share your thoughts. Find out how grounded you are. Tonight: Past endeavors come back in multiples.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Focus on the matter at hand, and don’t allow your mind to wander too far. You’ll accomplish a lot with ease. A partner or loved one gives you substantial feedback, which will help you better relate to him or her. Tonight: Listen carefully to what someone else shares.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Your desire to be more creative and dynamic comes through. Others are aware of the attention you give to growth and new ideas. You need to let your childlike side emerge more often. Communication will benefit from openness. Tonight: Hang out with a close friend.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
You will want to deal with a personal matter and root out the cause. You might be able to get past a problem that often triggers you. Understand what is motivating your reaction. Don’t stand on ceremony if a misunderstanding occurs. Tonight: Happiest close to home.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You need to make an effort to reach out to others. Sometimes people see you as solemn, withdrawn or even hostile, when you simply are in a more introverted phase. A meeting will be more important than you realize. Others want your feedback. Tonight: A friend surprises you!
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Be aware of the costs of proceeding down your present path. You might not realize how much you are spending, but you’ll want to pull back once you do; otherwise, you could cause yourself a problem. A minor snafu at home will prove to be comical. Tonight: Play it low-key.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
You feel energized, and others notice you. You also exude confidence and happiness. Your ability to understand others determines how you interact with them. Your finances might be strained because of some wild spending. Be careful! Tonight: At a favorite place with friends.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
You might want to lie low, no matter what your original plans were for today. You will want special time with a loved one whom you rarely get to see. Don’t hesitate to seize the moment. Lady Luck seems to be riding on your shoulder at the moment. Tonight: Make it an early night.
BORN TODAY: Former U.S. first lady Sarah Childress Polk (1803), singer-songwriter Beyonce Knowles (1981), actress Mitzi Gaynor (1931)