HOROSCOPES

What kind of day will today be? To find out what the stars say, read the forecast given for your birth sign. For Monday, September 11, 2017

ARIES (March 21 to April 19)

Don't push yourself too hard today, even though you'll want to be productive and effective in everything you do. Set your standards, but also cut yourself some slack.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)

There's no question that this is a playful time for you. (Today you're a Friday person in a Monday world.) Meet someone for coffee or a drink. Take a long lunch if you can.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)

Home, family and your private life continue to be your main focus. Fortunately, Venus sweetens your words. In fact, you can make money from your words! (Hardly surprising.)

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)

Just accept your busy pace and go with it, because this is not the time to hide at home. Short trips, errands and conversations with everyone demand your attention.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22)

Financial details are important right now. Plus, you're spending money! (You are a Leo, after all - the last of the big-time spenders.)

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)

Get some physical exercise if you can.You have so much energy that it might build up inside you and create tension. Exercise will blow off some of this pent-up steam.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22)

Although you are a social sign, you will need to hide every now and then in order to get your bearings. Play things low-key today, and don't go looking for trouble.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)

Friends are supportive, and a particular friend might help you today. If so, be sure to show your appreciation, because people love to be acknowledged.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)

This is another high-viz day for you. Fortunately, your ambition is aroused, which is why you will start this week off on your best foot. Ideally, postpone important decisions until tomorrow.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)

Travel plans continue to appeal to you. Do something today to broaden your scope of the world. Talk to people from other cultures and different countries.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)

Don't let loose details about taxes, debt, inheritances and insurance issues drag you down. Departmentalize what needs to be done. Make a list and put things in small categories.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20)

Be accommodating and cooperative with others today, because this will be your best choice. With Mars opposite your sign, you will need to practice patience.

YOU BORN TODAY: You are practical and curious. You are intelligent and like to improve things. This is a social, happy year with bright and cheerful vibrations. Broaden your social circle to include new contacts. Romance and love affairs may bloom.You want to live life to its fullest. This year is a year of choice. You might face an important decision. Happiness is having alternatives. Birthdate of: Harry Connick Jr., musician; Taraji P. Henson, actress; Tyler Hoechlin, actor.