Horoscope

Happy birthday: for Monday, Sept. 4. This year happiness surrounds you. If you allow more spontaneity into your life, you will experience more highs than lows. Who is not drawn to a sunny, happy personality? If you are single and are willing to allow yourself the freedom to feel more, you will find that your intuition leads you to the right person. Be careful about putting this person on a pedestal, as he or she is likely to fall off. If you are attached, you have a way of letting your sweetie know that you absolutely adore him or her. You often find this person to be exciting, mysterious and special. AQUARIUS has a coldness to him or her, which you understand well. Aries (March 21-April 19): ★★★★ Zero in on your priorities and assess how relevant each one is. Allow others to come to you; they have a lot to share. You might gain an unusual insight as a result. Your creativity seems to delight a child, new friend or loved one. Tonight: Stay focused on a present goal. Taurus (April 20-May 20): ★★★ Be aware that quite a few people are observing your performance. You might not be able to get a personal matter settled, so just focus on work and your daily priorities. A friend could surprise you with his or her insights. Tonight: Be aware of someone’s controlling tendencies. Gemini (May 21-June 20): ★★★★★ Take the opportunity to eye the long term and assess where you are heading. You could be overly tired and withdrawn. You might not be as sure of yourself as you’d like to be. Open up to conversations that force you to think and evaluate. Tonight: Break past any limitations. Cancer (June 21-July 22): ★★★★★ You’ll see a situation differently after you have had an in-depth discussion about the issue at hand. You feel unusually secure with a roommate or family member. You might want more intensity from a particular relationship. Tonight: Be with a favorite person. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): ★★★★ Others could be challenging. A smile and a kind comment might help someone get past his or her defensiveness. A partner’s comment is likely to force you to revamp your ideas. Share your thoughts. Find out how grounded you are. Tonight: Past endeavors come back in multiples. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): ★★★★ Focus on the matter at hand, and don’t allow your mind to wander too far. You’ll accomplish a lot with ease. A partner or loved one gives you substantial feedback, which will help you better relate to him or her. Tonight: Listen carefully to what someone else shares. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): ★★★★ Your desire to be more creative and dynamic comes through. Others are aware of the attention you give to growth and new ideas. You need to let your childlike side emerge more often. Communication will benefit from openness. Tonight: Hang out with a close friend. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): ★★★ You will want to deal with a personal matter and root out the cause. You might be able to get past a problem that often triggers you. Understand what is motivating your reaction. Don’t stand on ceremony if a misunderstanding occurs. Tonight: Happiest close to home. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): ★★★★★ You need to make an effort to reach out to others. Sometimes people see you as solemn, withdrawn or even hostile, when you simply are in a more introverted phase. A meeting will be more important than you realize. Others want your feedback. Tonight: A friend surprises you! Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): ★★★ Be aware of the costs of proceeding down your present path. You might not realize how much you are spending, but you’ll want to pull back once you do; otherwise, you could cause yourself a problem. A minor snafu at home will prove to be comical. Tonight: Play it low-key. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): ★★★★ You feel energized, and others notice you. You also exude confidence and happiness. Your ability to understand others determines how you interact with them. Your finances might be strained because of some wild spending. Be careful! Tonight: At a favorite place with friends. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): ★★ You might want to lie low, no matter what your original plans were for today. You will want special time with a loved one whom you rarely get to see. Don’t hesitate to seize the moment. Lady Luck seems to be riding on your shoulder at the moment. Tonight: Make it an early night. Born today: Former U.S. first lady Sarah Childress Polk (1803), singer-songwriter Beyonce Knowles (1981), actress Mitzi Gaynor (1931)