Horoscopes

For Tuesday, Sept. 5

Those with birthdays today: You have a talent and style that can shake up those around you. Knowing when to use this skill or when to turn away from uproar remains key to your success. Often, a situation goes haywire. You have many great aspirations; pursue them. Train yourself to listen more to what is being said. Think carefully about what is going on with a partner. If you are single, a relationship will knock on your door if you are open. You will have plenty of reasons to smile. If you are attached, your relationship will head in a new direction if you give yourselves space to evolve. AQUARIUS understands you.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

Aries (March 21-April 19)

What you unearth or run into could shatter your image of someone or your concept of a situation. Dealing with something startling levels out if you look at goals. Tonight: Find your pals.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Taking a stand might be appropriate, but are you ready for the flak on the way? You might be jolted by another’s perspective. You cannot change the world; you can change your perspective. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Read between the lines before you react. Pressure seems to come from every direction. Dealing with the situation is totally possible, as long as you don’t trigger. Tonight: Experiment with a new restaurant or a different night activity.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Work with a partner, even if you see the status quo blow up in your face. You have the wherewithal to deal with sudden change and variety. Trust that these events are happening for a good reason. Tonight: A long-overdue chat.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

The unexpected tosses you out of step. Your vulnerability surrounds your finances. Curb negativity, which easily arises when you are dealing with this type of swift change. Tonight: Allow others to make choices too. Your way isn’t the only way.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Easy does it. You might want to think before you deal with a provocative person in your life. Respond positively, and perhaps even ignore the source of the problem. Tonight: Work off stress in the most effective manner for you.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Your creativity always comes out when you hit a roadblock. Yet you might scatter your energy and get confused. If that happens, pull back for a while. Tonight: Let off steam in a fun way.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Knowing when you’ve hit defeat is important so you don’t push the line or irritate others. All your creativity and imagination cannot resolve the situation. You are about to take the next step. Tonight: Entertain at home.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You might be under the gun without realizing all the different sources of pressure. Unexpected developments could shake you up. Think positively about communication. Tonight: Easy does it.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You might want to think before you do something you could regret. You hear news that could shake you up. The Goat also might be financially stressed. Tonight: Use your strengths rather than look to your deficits.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Your imagination goes haywire. The problem lies in the fact that others are on a different page. Coordinating efforts will take sensitivity. Listen well. Tonight: The world is your oyster. Make good choices.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

* Disruption marks your day. When you cannot fight trends, work with them. Your effectiveness is increased when you don’t fight what is unchangeable. Know when to walk away. Tonight: Do what makes you relax.