Horoscopes

Today’s birthday (Sept. 27): Goodness comes through home and family this year. Patience, persistent and disciplined efforts realize domestic potential. Unplanned expenses could arise. A new educational tack this winter leads to a communications boom. Tweak the message next summer, leading to a breakthrough in your investigation. Discover domestic bliss.

Aries (March 21-April 19): Today is an 8. Focus on financial planning, with Mercury in Scorpio. Venture farther out. Strengthen shared accounts over three weeks. Discuss visions, ambitions and dreams. Align your course.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): 8. Rely on a strong partner and provide reliable support. It’s easier to compromise over about threeweeks, withMercury in Scorpio. Communicate and collaborate.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): 8. Findways towork smarter. Balance your physicalwork, health and energy, withMercury in Scorpio for threeweeks. Streamline practices and procedures.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): 8. Talk about fun and romance, withMercury in Scorpio. It’s easier to express your feelings over the next threeweeks. You’re exceptionally creative.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): 7. Discuss domesticpossibilities with family. Fix up your place, withMercury in Scorpio over about three weeks. Imagine and share your visions of home.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): 8. Creativity flourishes over the next threeweeks, withMercury in Scorpio. Craft amasterpiece. Put the pieces of a puzzle together. Include graphics.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): 8. Discover new sources of revenue over threeweeks, withMercury in Scorpio. Craft winning pitches, promotion and marketing materials. Clarify the message. Wheel and deal.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): 9. Use your communication skills to advance. It’s easier to make difficult personal decisions with Mercury in your sign. Reinvent and share your vision.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): 7. You’re feeling more secretive. Organize and revise plans over about threeweeks, withMercury in Scorpio. Complete old business. Commune with your inner muse.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): 8. Team communication produces satisfying results over the next three weeks, withMercury in Scorpio. Keep channels and systems flowing. It could get lucrative.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): 9. Make professional decisions, withMercury in Scorpio. Consider your priorities, vision and mission. Review opportunities. Talk about your dream situation. Explore career possibilities.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): 8. Renew bonds and traditions. Mercury in Scorpio inspires travel, learning and discovery. Consult with experts and plan your next adventure. Discuss logistics and scheduling.