HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011: This year, often you are digging and questioning about the real meaning of life. Other times, you are detached, light and easy. If single, romance could wing in from a distance or be very different. If attached, focus on a mutual long-term goal, which could involve a trip. Taurus helps you detach and understand. A baby born today, after 12:25 p.m. Pacific time, has a Sun in Virgo and a Moon in Taurus. Before that time, the baby will have a Moon in Aries.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) • • • • Use the morning to the max. In the afternoon, attend to money matters. A quarrel could erupt with a child, loved one or someone you care about.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) • • • • As the day progresses, you energize. Others become more in tune with your ideas. A loved one could be upset by a choice.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) • • • Use the morning for decisive action. Others could be taken aback by your assertiveness. You have an idea that you might want to look at.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) • • • • Handle your responsibilities early on. A boss or someone you respect notices just how efficient you can be. In the afternoon, you could be overwhelmed by all the people and meetings.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) • • • • Get more information and speak to experts in the a.m. The end result of a project could be a lot better if you follow through here. A boss or someone you work with could be provocative at best.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) • • • • • Have an important discussion with a partner. Don’t back off. Seek out mutually acceptable solutions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) • • • • Others come forward with ideas and solutions. You might feel overwhelmed. Seek out a friend or a respected associate and discuss the options.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) • • • Dive into work, and don’t allow others to distract you. So much might be going on that you could be overwhelmed if you don’t concentrate.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) • • • • Funnel your imagination into your daily life. You’ll become more energized and enthusiastic. Reach out for someone at a distance in order to get feedback.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) • • • Be aware of a tendency to limit yourself. A loved one’s or friend’s feedback will help you understand.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) • • • Reach out for others. Schedule a meeting. Understand what your limitations are, especially financially.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) • • • Worry less about a risk. Just don’t take it. Your intuition tells you a lot. Be sensitive to your personal needs when dealing with a relative or neighbor.