Horoscope

Happy birthday:

for Friday, Sept. 22. This year you remain sure of yourself and are able to roll over hassle after hassle. You seem to believe in change more than you used to. You are learning to trust yourself. You feel as if you are less likely to challenge others. If you are single, increased popularity charges your love life. You have many more choices than you realize. If you are attached, the two of you enjoy more closeness than in the past. Express your needs clearly. SCORPIO seems to know what you are thinking. Your Stars

Aries (March 21-April 19):

★★★ A lot of your energy is scattered around a financial matter. A partner might have difficulty handling everything on his or her plate. A boss could shock you with his or her change of tune. Remain as easygoing as possible. Tonight: The intensity between you and a friend grows.

Taurus (April 20-May 20):

★★★★ You have a tendency to let others run with the ball. A friendship starts blossoming because of the frequency of your interactions. Your thoughts seem to be on a day-to-day matter, perhaps one that’s affecting your health. Could you be looking at a diet? Tonight: Dance the night away.

Gemini (May 21-June 20):

★★★★ Allow more playfulness into your day, but only after you’ve completed several tasks. You often act in unexpected ways. Encourage positive interactions with a loved one. The flow between you remains significant to your ability to relate well. Tonight: Say ‘’yes’’ to an exciting offer.

Cancer (June 21-July 22):

★★★★★ You might want to deal with a matter that seems to affect your daily life. Allow greater give-and-take between you and someone who often runs into you or works with you. Keep a personal discussion light, especially if you want to resolve an issue. Tonight: Order in.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22):

★★★★ You might be unusually fortunate in a discussion, as others seem to agree with what you are saying. Keep the door open to continue this conversation. You want to reach a place of mutual agreement. Your caring encourages a friend to open up. Tonight: Go with the flow.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

★★★★ You might want to make a change that will make you feel better about yourself. You could be shocked by a partner’s decision. Your sense of direction is likely to be mimicked by someone who often admires your upbeat attitude and presentation. Tonight: The only answer is ‘’yes.’’

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

★★★★ Stay on top of what needs to happen without pushing yourself too hard. You might want to ask a friend or loved one to pitch in. Stay more in tune with what you need and desire. A family member often distracts you, and as a result, you can’t stay on target. Tonight: Paint the town red.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

★★★★ You see what is happening as being critical to your wellbeing, and you’ll want to move in a new direction. A discussion becomes much easier when the other party understands your intentions. You enter a period where you choose to observe more. Tonight: Count your change.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

★★★★ Try not to push a friend away just because you aren’t comfortable with his or her ideas. Don’t allow yourself to become jealous of this person’s ability to find solutions. In the near future, decide what you would like from a particular friendship. Tonight: Hang out at home.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

★★★ Understand that others are observing you and your performance. You might not like an element of the unexpected that surrounds your personal life. Recognize that you cannot fight this trend. Choose to go with the flow more often. Tonight: All eyes turn toward you.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

★★★★ Someone might be counting on your goodwill. Don’t let yourself be pressured into doing anything that makes you feel uncomfortable. Detach from this interaction, if necessary. You will want to maintain a full perspective. No one wants to feel manipulated. Tonight: Be spontaneous.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):

★★★★ One-on-one relating results in more information. Sometimes, as you might discover today, you need to know more about a key person in your life. Do not make any decisions or judgments just yet. Give yourself some time to think things through. Tonight: Let the party begin!

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