HOROSCOPE

Starcast

Brace yourself as September sizzles with Uranus in Aries, Jupiter and Venus in Leo, the sun in Virgo, Mars and Saturn in Scorpio. Expect expansion.

Aries (March 20-April 18) While play is fabulous, you long for big-bucks security. It’s the Mars-Saturn thing. Shared resources play a part. Timing is everything. Take the high road until an emotional whirlwind begins to subside.

Taurus (April 19-May 19) Mars and Saturn make for strange bedfellows in your one-on-one house. Contracts loom large. Raise an awkward issue, then be prepared to hang in until larger ones are resolved. Tread carefully when new projects arise.

Gemini (May 20-June 19) Saturn and Mars are in your work house. Mars cracks the whip, while Saturn reminds you that Rome wasn’t built in a day. Don’t confuse a single defeat with a total trounce. When you do succeed, remember to share the bragging rights.

Cancer ( June 20-July 21) Mars lends a heavy hand in the creativity department. It’s a given that you’re a force to be reckoned with. At the same time, Saturn exerts a draggy influence. Focus less on what others think of you and more on what you think of yourself.

Leo ( July 22-Aug. 21) Bossy Saturn and mighty Mars rendezvous in your root cellar. The current issue involves family and/or real estate. You’ll need to work hard to achieve resolution. The good news is that, once attained, the gains are permanent.

Virgo (Aug. 22-Sept. 21) A control freak tries to manipulate you just as exciting opportunities beckon. Blame it on Saturn and tune in to Mars’ message: Keep communications clear. Actions speak louder than words.

Libra (Sept. 22-Oct. 21) As Saturn and Mars are in your money house, you may sense that at least one aspect of your life rests in the hands of someone else. This person may feel that you’re not being realistic. Listen with an open mind before doing anything rash.

Scorpio (Oct. 22-Nov. 20) Mars and Saturn occupy center stage in your sign. Mars may be the hero, but Saturn is hardly a director’s dream for the fairy godperson role. Though this tough love nanny continues to teach your master class for another year, the road to stardom is clearly marked.

Sagittarius (Nov. 21-Dec. 20) Saturn sits in your house of secrets, a potential time bomb. Mars could light the fuse. Archers have tales to tell but should know better. A murky past connection could resurface now.

Capricorn (Dec. 21-Jan. 18) Someone who should know better may poke into your private affairs. Remember that revenge is a karmic no-no. Mars and Saturn underscore long-term goals. Friends and associates can play a part in allowing a dream to come true.

Aquarius ( Jan. 19-Feb. 17) Despite Mars’ energetic effort, Saturn remains a control freak. No need to feel guilty for looking after your own needs, but do keep an open mind regarding collaboration. The results may surprise you — in a good way.

Pisces (Feb. 18-March 19) Complain only to those who can help you. It’s time to keep your private life private. Keep in mind that you can’t be all things to all people. Pampering dear ones may annoy others who feel that they deserve it, too. But that's their problem.