Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 8 p.m. to midnight EDT today (5 p.m. to 9 p.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Leo into Virgo.
Happy Birthday for Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024:
You are practical, down-to-earth and a hard worker. You are tough and dedicated, but also charming and stylish. This is the final year of a nine-year cycle, which means it’s time to clear the decks and get rid of whatever is holding you back. Take inventory.
ARIES
(March 21-April 19)
★★★★
Today you have energy to play and pursue sports because your competitive drive is aroused. Meanwhile, social plans might suddenly change. Parents should be extra vigilant about their kids because this is a mildly accident-prone day for them. Tonight: Work. This Week: How can you improve your health and your job?
TAURUS
(April 20-May 20)
★★★
Your home routine will be interrupted. Small appliances might break down. Surprise company might appear at your door. Whatever happens, you will handle this because you have lots of energy to put into home and family today. Tonight: Play! This Week: Socialize. Enjoy playtime and appreciate your creativity.
GEMINI
(May 21-June 20)
★★★★
Pay attention to everything you say and do today, because your daily routine might suddenly change. This is also a mildly accident-prone day, so pay attention to everything you say and do. Nevertheless, it’s a lovely, romantic day! Tonight: Cocoon. This Week: Explore ways to improve home and family.
CANCER
(June 21-July 22)
★★★
Keep an eye on your money and possessions today. You might find something or lose something. You also might make a purchase that you like. (Check the Moon Alert.) Tonight: Discussions. This Week: Observe how you communicate with others. Are you clear? Do you listen?
LEO
(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★★
Something unusual might disrupt your morning today. Be careful, because this is a slightly accident-prone influence. Therefore, pay attention. Meanwhile, you have lots of energy to interact with friends and groups. Tonight: Check your belongings. This Week: Organize your belongings so they support your life.
VIRGO
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★
This morning you might be vaguely distracted by something. Or perhaps something unexpected will occur and catch you off guard. Later in the day, you’ll make a great impression on bosses, parents and authority figures. Tonight: You win! This Week: Take a realistic look in the mirror to see the image you create on your world.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★★
You might meet someone unusual this morning, or perhaps someone you know will do something that surprises you. You also might encounter an interesting group. Certainly, an exchange with a friend will be lively and energetic. Tonight: Privacy. This Week: What spiritual or religious values guide you? Think about this.
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★
You’re high-viz today. Do be aware of this, because this morning something unexpected will occur. You might have difficulties with an authority figure. Someone might try to stop you from doing something. Tonight: Friendships. This Week: What kind of friend are you to others? It’s important to know.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★★
Travel plans might change today. Double-check details and itineraries. However, you’re full of eager energy to travel and explore new places and meet new faces. Look for opportunities in publishing, the media, medicine and the law. Tonight: You’re noticed. This Week: You are a freedom-loving sign. How do you handle authority?
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★
Make friends with your bank account to know what’s happening. Later in the day, you can use the resources of someone to benefit you. Tonight: Explore! This Week: What travel or further education will enrich your life?
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★
Be patient with people you encounter, because difficulties with others might create tension this morning. Fortunately, as the day wears on, this is a sociable, fun-loving, high-energy day for you! Tonight: Check your finances. This Week: Make sure you’re on top of loose details about shared finances.
PISCES
(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★
Your work routine will change this morning. Allow extra time for everything, because something unexpected might impact your plans. Later in the day, you will have lots of energy to make home improvements. Tonight: Cooperate. This Week: Be as good for your partner as he or she is for you.
BORN TODAY
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