YOUR horoscope

Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018:

This year you might see some of the changes that you’ve wished for on the horizon. You recognize that there are several paths to your objective. Trust your judgment. If you are single, your tendency to be highly involved in projects could prevent you from meeting The One. Nevertheless, you expand your immediate circle of friends and meet new people. If you are attached, you need to involve your significant other in more segments of your life. A newfound closeness will evolve. TAURUS helps you see the big picture.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

You could be feeling generous yet cautious. How you deal with this conflict all depends on whom you are dealing with. If you trust someone, you have greater leeway. Be willing to evolve some of your ideas. You often come up with creative solutions. Tonight: Treat a loved one.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

You are in your element and could succeed beyond your imagination. To many people, you seem to present optimism and opportunity. Others often tap into your ideas to make their lives easier. You might make a last-minute change of plans. Tonight: Off to a baseball game.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Know that you don’t need to share everything that’s on your mind. A friend might try to get you to speak your thoughts. Observe what is happening around you. When you are not invested, you tend to be more successful. Try to catch up on sleep. Tonight: Be subtle about your plans.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Defer to others, and understand where they are coming from. Your ability to identify with people often proves helpful. A loved one will demonstrate his or her caring through a special invitation. With less responsibility, you will have some extra time. Tonight: Out and about!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

You are a force that can’t be stopped, no matter what others do. You might be unusually tuned in to another person or your friends at the moment. You have an opportunity to bring others together. Be prepared for a meeting to turn into a party. Tonight: Try something different.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Some of you might be too distracted to focus on anything except a situation that seems to be consuming your life. Prioritize, and complete what is on your mind first. Later, you will be able to pay more attention on other concerns. Tonight: Accept a spontaneous invitation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You feel very close to one person and want to spend time with him or her. What could be upsetting is how many people try to interject themselves into your plans. Look at the situation as positive and as a compliment. You can still say “no.” Tonight: Add some spice to the night.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Others want to be with you, and they exhibit very little patience. Someone tries to merge your plans with his or hers. You know how to set boundaries, so do just that. If someone cuts you off, let it be. This person will move on, especially if you don’t react. Tonight: Out on the town.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Your ability to go with the flow has to do with your willingness to experience life in new ways. You might not always love what happens, but you are likely to be entertained. You probably need to adapt your plans to make room for an event. Tonight: Among the crowds.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You cannot help but respond to a very creative idea that a loved one proposes. You will learn much more once you say “yes,” and no longer will be so focused on your responsibilities, at least for a while. Relax while enjoying yourself. Tonight: Togetherness is the theme.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

If you stay close to home, you will feel a lot better. Invite friends over for a backyard barbecue. Express your fun quirkiness around the people you invite and see what happens. Others enjoy getting to know you better. Tonight: Your get-together could go till the wee hours.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

You feel and act more openly, and you express a greater appreciation for your friends and immediate circle. You will do a lot of catching up on news with a sibling, neighbor or loved one. You probably need to get together with this person more often. Tonight: Accept a suggestion.

BORN TODAY

Singer/songwriter Gloria Estefan (1957), actress Lily Tomlin (1939), comedian Amy Anderson (1972)

Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018:

This year you have the ability to make risks work and to transform personal interactions. You will start to see your power grow. Your intellect, helped by your charisma, draws admirers. If you are single, you could be doing much more dating. You could meet someone special as a result. If you are attached, the two of you relate with intensity. You might feel that you want different situations in your lives and are out of sync. This issue might change with time if both of you stay open. GEMINI tends to confuse you and others with his or her words.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Whatever you want to do, make sure you do it in the first part of the day. You might find that you want to catch up on others’ news later on. Listen to what is being shared. You’ll discover how talkative everyone is right now. The chatter might wear you out! Tonight: Relax. This Week: You simply cannot be bored.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Honor a change of pace. An older friend or relative wants to see you. Stay upbeat and open, even if you have to change your plans to please this person. You might not have expected the cost of treating this person to a late brunch or dinner. Tonight: In the whirlwind of living.

This Week: You head into a situation not knowing what will happen.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Make your day as positive as possible. Those who join you are lucky. Your exuberance seems to flow directly to them. A call to or from someone at a distance puts a smile on your face. Share good news. Don’t allow a minor issue to become anything big. Tonight: Get all the facts.

This Week: Time to wish upon a star.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

A loved one is full of good news. You might not see the situation the same way, but avoid raining on this person’s parade. Given time, you will see through someone’s guise. Make the most of the free time you have. Tonight: Take some much-needed personal time. This Week: The unexpected could work in your favor.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

You are part of a crowd. Sometimes watching others and seeing how they handle their lives helps you relax. A close loved one has a lot on his or her mind that he or she is likely to share. Be supportive and try not to be too critical. Tonight: Wind down from the weekend.

This Week: Friends gather around you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Your tension builds to a high level, not so much because of what is happening, but rather because of your judgment. Center yourself and pull away from the excitement around you. A partner might aggravate you. Try to distract yourself. Tonight: Let criticism wash right over you.

This Week: You see life from a different perspective than many.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Brainstorm with another idea person when making plans. What you come up with might make your day much more exciting. Be spontaneous when dealing with loved ones. With tension building, you will need to take a walk or try another stress-buster. Tonight: Think “tomorrow.”

This Week: Head down a new path.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

In the morning, there could be an awkward moment or two with a friend, but you’ll still be able to complete whatever you are doing. In the evening, you might be doing a lot of thinking. Do yourself a favor and don’t jump to any conclusions yet. Tonight: Play it low-key.

This Week: You enjoy some repartee with a clever friend or loved one.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Others want to spend some time with you. A conversation could open a door to more opportunities. The person with whom you are speaking seems to have the ability to think outside the box. Use his or her natural abilities to help you structure a new path. Tonight: Lounge around.

This Week: Clearly you want to spend “quality time” with a certain individual.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You have limited time to finish a project, so don’t allow others to distract you. Be open to new ideas. You’ll feel up for whatever life offers. Your willingness to pitch in might be accepted. A loved one could share his or her vulnerabilities. Tonight: Pick up an easy dinner.

This Week: Most of the week, others seem to have the upper hand.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Assess the cost of a plan you are in the process of hatching. You could be taken aback by the financial implications, and you might want to back off. Be aware that you are sensitive to someone’s mood, but he or she might not be tuned in to yours. Tonight: Be near good music.

This Week: Your playfulness might irritate a close associate.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Be imaginative when dealing with a loved one. You will draw this person in quickly and discover that the two of you naturally have a good time. You suddenly might feel frustrated.

Take your time looking at these issues before sharing them. Tonight: Stay close to home.

This Week: You come from a centered, quiet place.

BORN TODAY

Actress Salma Hayek (1966), actor Mark Harmon (1951), comedian Katt Williams (1971)