For Thursday, Sept. 14

Those with birthdays today: You have a way of taking a stand and acting responsibly. Your instincts help you make the right decisions with a family member or boss. Pressure builds because of what you must do and what feels right. Extremes mark situations. A family member has strong needs this year. If you are single, your strong position and attitude draw many responsibilities, but also opportunities. If you are attached, you will want to make more public appearances as a couple. Others admire you. Anchor in on your priorities. GEMINI helps direct your social activities.

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)

Once more, your strong ability to communicate tosses you to the forefront. Others expect that you will have the right answers for the job. You know which way to lead. Tonight: Visit over munchies, but make it home early.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Deal with financial tension. You might feel squeezed by different sources. You will have a strong discussion, but right now you need to take care of yourself first. Tonight: Easy does it.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Truly, you are unstoppable. Still, an associate or a partner could trip you up at the very last minute. How could this happen? Remain anchored, and uproar won’t ruffle your feathers. Tonight: All smiles.

Gather facts, though you could hit an obstacle along the way. Knowing when to back off or try another approach is important. Work behind the scenes. Tonight: Take a deep breath. You suddenly feel better.

Friends help you achieve your goals, though you might wonder at the winding road you have to follow. Intense reactions also help you understand what is important. Extremes hit left and right. Tonight: Find your friends.

You might be pushed in a new direction, whether you want to be or not. Emphasize your inner knowledge. Pressure builds as everyone seems to want something different from you. Tonight: A must appearance.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Most every detail or conversation tumbles as you would like. You gain important information that takes you in a new direction. Communication has a tone of willfulness, only if you decide to take this energy on. Tonight: Rent a movie.

Work with a partner, and you will achieve much more than you’d anticipated. What you see and what goes on might force you to revamp your financial thinking. Tonight: Let others run the show.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Others run with the ball. Honestly, you have little or no control. Think through a decision that involves someone at a distance. Walk in this person’s shoes. Tonight: Choose your plans. Many people have suggestions.

Right now, work needs to be your highest priority. Many will focus on errands and projects. Though someone might not mean to distract you, he or she will do a great job of it. Tonight: Nap and then decide.

You have imagination and creativity working with you. You might hit a touchy domestic situation, but you cruise right through it. Don’t forget your long-term goals. Tonight: Choose a fun happening.

* You want to deal with basics and not get caught up in others’ agendas and what they want. Pressure will build if you allow too many people to distract you. Know what you want and head in that direction. Tonight: Ease up. Enjoy.