Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011: This year, you often weigh the pros and cons of a situation. At times you are forthright and direct. Don’t be surprised if some people deal with you in an unusual manner. If single, you meet people with ease. If attached, the more you share, the closer you become. Scorpio understands you almost too well! A baby born today before 11:48 a.m. Pacific time has a Sun in Virgo and a Moon in Libra. After that time, the Moon is in Scorpio.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) • • • • You cannot change someone’s need to be on center stage. Review your objectives. The intensity of relating in this situation could cause some discomfort.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) • • • Rethink a personal matter. You don’t need everyone to agree. A conversation yields a positive benefit, especially when had with lightness and caring.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) • • • • You might want to rethink a personal matter more carefully. Understanding evolves if you are open to a friend’s suggestion.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) • • • • You could be slow to move into action, but once you do, your creativity flourishes. Listening to someone might be difficult, as your mind has many flights of fancy.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) • • • • • Conversations move with ease in the morning, yet by the afternoon, different concerns arise. Getting feedback dulls in the evening, when you want to reflect on the issue.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) • • • Handle a financial matter. Communicate your intentions in the afternoon, when others seem to be more adaptable and easygoing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) • • • • Investigate an offer in the morning. You also will have the most influence over others and situations during this time. Focus on a creative response in the afternoon.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) • • • You have been in a period of deep thought where you wonder about the possibilities. Express your thoughts in the afternoon.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) • • • • Focus on important goals or situations that you feel must go your way. A meeting could play into the situation as well. You know your limits.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) • • • • Take charge, and others will follow you. Do nothing, and you might not like what happens. You are better off anyway when you are proactive.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) • • • • Make it a point to get more facts. Talk to people in the know. More information can only help. If you want something done your way, you will have to do it yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) • • • • Deal with a partner directly. Later in the day, finally make that plan to travel, or perhaps sign up for a workshop. Your mind can always grow more.