HOROSCOPES

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018:

This year you make a difference wherever you are. Others appear to be unusually receptive to you. You often might be surprised by others' caring ways. If you are single, you have several opportunities to meet a special person. A foreigner could play a role in your year. If you are attached, the two of you plan a special trip out of your normal realm. A romantic quality could surround this adventure. Passion runs high between you. LEO lets you know what he or she thinks about your relationship.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You'll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Your enthusiasm spills forth, allowing you to get into the groove of your day. Your attention turns to completing a project. You also might want to spend some time snoozing or getting into a game of cards with a friend. Enjoy the moment. Tonight: Do not push right now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Make it OK to be lazy. A loved one could charm you into joining him or her in an activity. As a result, you could become involved in a creative project. Romance could spark. Try to be less mechanical and more laissez faire. Tonight: Embrace the night.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

A phone call could start your day. You might decide to stay close to home, perhaps in anticipation of a visit or wanting to rearrange a room.

You love change; you cannot help it. Embrace a spontaneous happening. Tonight: Invite a friend over for a potluck dinner.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Reach out to a friend or loved one with whom you often spend a lot of time. Together, you could create a fun and exciting day. Over lunch or a cup of coffee, you could exchange some gossip. Take what you hear with a grain of salt. Tonight: Hang out with friends at a fun spot.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Your allure remains intense in the morning, yet by the afternoon, it could wane. You have interests elsewhere, whether that involves doing some price comparison for a purchase or working on a creative project. Others cannot stay away from you. Tonight: Out for dinner.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You could be tired when you first wake up. Hit “snooze” and get more sleep. Once you wake up again, you'll note all of the energy that seems to whirl around you. People seek you out. You have a particular mission in mind. Follow through. Tonight: Out till the wee hours.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You might opt to maintain a low profile today. You have some issues you want to mull over. You also need some extra time for work or doing some research. A roommate or family member makes a proposition, as he or she wants your company. Tonight: Let it all hang out.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Reach out to an older person in the morning. This person appreciates your attentiveness, and you enjoy his or her company. Make plans to have friends over to your place this weekend. You might be in the mood to get everyone together. Tonight: So many stories to listen to.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

A day trip could be put on hold at the last minute. You might need to step up to the plate and take care of an older person. Others might respond to a request of yours that demands their presence. Come together to find a workable solution. Tonight: Choose a fun stress-buster.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

A conversation with a dear friend or loved one certainly sets the mood for the day. You might opt to get out of your immediate environment. Some of you could choose to attend a fair or an art show. You will relax in a different setting. Tonight: Cozy up at home with a good book.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You see life from a renewed perspective because of a discussion with a close friend or loved one. You and this person have a strong bond that allows you to flow with ease from one activity to the next. You feel relaxed when sharing. Tonight: Have an animated discussion.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

If you feel the need to go off to the gym or take a walk around the neighborhood, by all means, do. By the afternoon, you will be more in the mood to socialize and enjoy others' company. In fact, you might invite people over. Tonight: Relax with a loved one.