Horoscope for Sept. 9

For Sunday, Sept. 9:

This year you approach life with newfound determination and seriousness. You often have inspired ideas and follow through on them. If you are single, you could meet your next sweetie through your work and/or a friend. If you are attached, the two of you decide to make a greater commitment to each other sometime near your next birthday.

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)

••• You might be happiest staying at home. You can’t really make plans around a key individual who seems to be in a funk. Tonight: Stay close to home.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

•••• Be direct in your dealings, and others will be able to respond in an authentic manner. You need a break from your routine, as you could be tired of doing the same old thing. A person from a distance Tonight: Visit with a neighbor or relative.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••• You might find that you feel funky later in the afternoon. If this is the case, just do what you must, and you will free up some extra time. Tonight: Your treat.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• By midmorning, you feel far more energized. Someone who sees that change might want to hold you back. Tonight: Go for what you want.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• You might be off to a great start in the morning, but soon enough you will be ready to curl up with the Sunday paper. A conversation involving a sibling or someone in your immediate circle could be touchy. Tonight: Get some extra R and R.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• Wherever you go, you can count on being noticed. You might believe that someone is being rather controlling. Tonight: Only what you want.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••• You might want to make a point, but at what cost? You could be rather serious when dealing with others. Your judgment will not be welcome. Tonight: Dinner with an older friend or family member.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••••• A loved one enjoys getting together with you for brunch. You could feel pushed, but enjoy yourself anyway. Tonight: If you can dream it up, why not make it so?

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• Others continue to dominate your plans, but make it your pleasure. A friend seems dearly in need of being cheered up. Tonight: Do what you want.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••••• You want to respond to key individuals, but first you have to make a must appearance involving work or an older friend. Your caring meets your sense of responsibility. Tonight: Take care of yourself first.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• You convert your interests in order to be more nurturing to others. How you see someone could change, as you have to deal with his or her controlling side. Tonight: Get a head start on tomorrow.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••••• Let your creative side take over. Others perk up when they see you like this. Tonight: Pretend it is Friday night.