Ignore false rumors or gossip, Aries

Today’s Birthday: You’re in the money this year. Household improvements repay time and energy with interest. Take advantage of a lucky family break.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) (6) Love and romance could seem complicated today. Stay respectful. Humor can defuse a tense situation.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) (7) Domestic matters take focus. Words can get misconstrued. Show your commitments through your actions.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) (8) Read the contract, especially the fine print, before signing. Consider potential impacts.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) (8) Tempers may be short. Stay respectful. Use diplomacy and tact. Address an uncomfortable situation head on.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) (9) Go for the gold, and avoid stepping on others to get there. Ignore criticism, and focus on the job at hand.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) (6) Slow down to reconsider the best route. Devise a new direction, and realign plans.

Aries (March 21-April 19) (7) Remain forgiving with team miscommunications. Ignore false rumors or gossip. Imagine a project completed.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) (7) A controversy could arise at work. Don’t believe everything you hear; the trolls are out. Stay professional.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) (7) Delays could frustrate travels today. Check traffic and road conditions. Study your options.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) (8) Others may demand quick action, despite a frustrating roadblock. Help them see the big picture.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) (7) Misunderstandings spark easily between partners. Postpone a financial discussion. Don’t believe (or repeat) everything you hear.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) (8) Action speaks louder than words, where health and exercise are concerned. Abandon a preconception.