Horoscope

Happy birthday:

for Monday, Sept. 26. This year you feel much more energized than in the past. You are optimistic and positive in general. As a result, much of what you want falls into place. Others find that you adjust well to different situations. If you are single, you could meet someone who has significance to your life. The problem will be sorting through all the possibilities. If you are attached, be careful not to let your sweetie become jealous. Make sure that he or she knows how important he or she is to you. LEO can charm the socks off of you.

Aries (March 21-April 19):

★★★★ A loved one seems lucky, no matter what he or she does. You might want to ride this person’s coattails. Count on getting an unexpected response. You’ll want to rethink your responsibilities, especially around work. Tonight: Add more playfulness to your day.

Taurus (April 20-May 20):

★★★ Others see you as someone who knows exactly what he or she is aiming for. Getting distracted does not suit you. Nevertheless, a family member demands some of your time. Rethink your perspective about this person. Tonight: Bring home a favorite cheese or dessert.

Gemini (May 21-June 20):

★★★★ New beginnings become possible if you are open to someone who has been a source of inspiration in the past. Listen to news that comes forward from a reticent associate. You will want to find out where this person’s hesitancy is coming from. Tonight: Rethink an agreement.

Cancer (June 21-July 22):

★★★★ Cut back on your interactions with others. You have a lot on your mind that you’ll need to deal with. You could feel as if someone is holding back; however, pushing this person to share more will not have a positive result. Let it go for now. Tonight: Avoid a controlling person.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22):

★★★★ You might want to revisit a conversation that often leads to different solutions. You are likely to hear a lot of different suggestions, some of which could be unworkable. A situation develops around an associate who is very controlling. Tonight: Go with the flow.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

★★★ Make it OK to pull back and get a better sense of direction. You could feel uptight and as if you’re not able to share what is on your mind. Holding back could be a problem. Your creativity flourishes under pressure. You’ll find a way around the problem. Tonight: Take some time off.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

★★★★ Your optimism emerges, which makes you feel as if anything is possible. You might be more serious-minded than you realize. Others will make an effort to get past a problem that could be holding you back. Change how you think about the issue. Tonight: Easy works.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

★★★★ You’ll want to handle a problem before it becomes more difficult. You might feel as if you must impress an authority figure in your life. A conversation seems to jump from one topic to another. Change how you manage your finances. Tonight: Make an important call.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

★★★ To friends and loved ones, you could seem a bit discouraged or overly serious. You might not need to pursue your present course if you would rather not. Others are more than willing to pitch in and help you get past a hassle; let them. Tonight: Let someone else pick up the tab.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

★★★★ You might not feel up to snuff. You could feel as if your day-to-day routine has been disrupted, as you seem to be looking at a whole new set of circumstances. You might need a day to assess a certain issue or area of your life. Tonight: Do what you feel is necessary.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

★★★★ Understand that you might not be holding the best hand of cards right now. Let go and worry less. You know that a close associate will be on top of this matter. If you can take a personal day, do. Tonight: Return calls and reach out to someone at a distance.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):

★★★ Pace yourself. You’ll want to get a lot done and go full speed ahead. However, you are likely to become exhausted a lot more quickly that way than if you were to keep an even pace. A friend could disappoint you, as you might not feel supported. Tonight: Get some exercise.

Saint Francis of Assisi (1182), missionary Johnny Appleseed (1774), poet T.S. Eliot (1888)

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