For Monday, Sept. 16

This year your traditional choices no longer have the same appeal. If you are single, you easily connect with members of the opposite sex, but they might have difficulty dealing with your vibrant personality. If you are attached, note when you become irritated with your sweetie.

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

•••• You easily could be unnerved or irritated today. Funnel these feelings into a positive outlet. Tonight: Lie low.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••• You could become very stubborn when faced with unusual insights or behavior. Holding on to the status quo will not work. Tonight: Choose a stressbuster.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••••• When the unexpected occurs, detach rather than react. You could witness odd behavior from friends, loved ones or co-workers. Tonight: Reach out to a friend.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• You could be worried about your finances, yet you still might overindulge since you don’t want to deal with the obvious. Stop, take a deep breath and reverse course. Tonight: Time to design a new budget.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• You might feel challenged by certain events, conversations or new information. You don’t need to feel that way — you have the capacity to integrate your knowledge of what goes on behind the scenes. Tonight: Refuse to get involved in a hassle.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• Throw yourself into your work or whatever your plans might be. Be flexible if a partner or associate starts adding an element of chaos, as this person makes your life more exciting. Tonight: Unwind. Let go of stress.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• You could feel as if you are being pushed by an assertive friend. This person wants you to follow him or her on a certain path. Tonight: You need to have more fun.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• It will feel as if everyone has a different agenda from yours. Know that they might want you to follow theirs. Tonight: Soak in a warm bubble bath.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• You might want to move quickly with a great idea. There will be a reaction either way, so proceed as you’d like to. Tonight: Show some concern for a friend or loved one.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• A domestic or real-estate matter will consume your attention. You also might discover something unexpected. Tonight: Pay your bills.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• You might be consumed by a sudden change of direction. The unexpected keeps forcing you to make adjustments. Tonight: Listen to an irate friend.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••• You might want to stay home or play it low-key. Make that OK. Be very decisive in how you handle your finances. Tonight: Dive headfirst into a long-overdue household project.