HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Sept 8, 2016: This year you experience an innate tension that could come to the forefront. As a result, you might make critical statements or act out in a wild way. You say one thing and do another. Emphasise your career and your goals. If you are single, you’ll note some confusion surrounding potential suitors. Be open to feedback. If you are attached, you could find yourself in several squabbles. Your significant other might not understand this new dimension of your personality. Try to find a solution that works for both of you. SAGITTARIUS could challenge you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Make a point of detaching. As a result, your view on a situation could change dramatically. You might be picking up on some non-verbal signals. Work with facts and only facts. A friend will let you know how grateful he or she is to be in your life. Tonight: Make it special.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You might want to relate to a key individual on a one-on-one basis. You easily could meet some resistance. Embrace this person’s way of communicating. You are not always the best at expressing what someone else feels. Tonight: A friend could confuse plans at the last minute.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You could be confused by what someone you respect tells you. Be careful; don’t misread this person’s intentions. Clarify what you think you’ve heard. A loved one might be unusually affectionate. Make an effort to spend more time with this person. Tonight: Think “weekend”.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You have been in a daydreaming type of mood lately, perhaps replaying recent discussions between you and someone else. Your sense of humour emerges at the most unlikely moment. You could be nervous speaking to someone you’ve put on a pedestal. Tonight: Relax at home.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22): You might need to have a conversation with someone who doesn’t seem to think your brainchild is all that good. Use this person’s criticism to strengthen your concept, rather than get reactive. You might want to try a different approach. Tonight: Time to be a little naughty.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 22): You are coming from a secure point of view. Someone close to you might challenge your approach on a domestic or real estate issue. Others clearly are not coming from the same place you are; you might have to walk them through your idea step by step. Tonight: At home.

LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22): You might want to restart your day. Clear your mind, take a walk and/or opt for a power nap. You will feel rejuvenated, and can participate in what is going on without having an attitude. Be direct about someone’s request. Say “no” if need be. Tonight: At a favourite spot.

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): Your strong personality has the potential to run over someone else. Your finances might be open for scrutiny. As a result, you could have a special purchase in mind that you are resisting buying for now. Do not feel intimidated by a loved one’s attitude. Tonight: Pay your bills.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): You’ll be able to pull out of an overly serious attitude more quickly than usual. You have a lot of important information for a boss or superior who normally “gets it”, but who could be quite flaky today. Touch base with a friend who means a lot to you. Tonight: Be happy.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Know when to back off. You might discover that you have an enemy you were not aware of. Understand that this person is two-faced. Confronting him or her would only add to the confusion. Let go of any anger or frustration for now. Tonight: Get some extra R and R.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): A friend could be overly serious and perhaps even upset. How this person expresses his or her feelings is by closing down. Be caring. News from afar might be significant, lucrative and exciting. Don’t blab the news to everyone. Tonight: Follow your gut.

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): Staying on top of work might be difficult, as you could start daydreaming. Allow your sense of humour to emerge when dealing with a difficult associate. Share your thoughts with this person carefully, and do your best not to offend him or her. Tonight: Go for some extra sleep.

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