ARIES (March 21-April 19). What you thought would be easy to acquire is much more challenging than anticipated, and that is making you want it all the more. You can use this principle to create demand for what you provide, too.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The great thing about your many responsibilities is they’re yours to prioritize and schedule. Certain people around you are in a rush, but their timing doesn’t automatically have to be yours. Go at your own pace.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Today, say what you think in as few words as possible and only if the situation really calls for it. Maybe you’ll need to stand up for yourself or your people. You can do it in a kind way. When people understand what you need, they’ll help.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). You know what you’re good at, but you don’t always have the opportunity to do it uninterrupted and repeatedly, which is what it takes to get better. Your chance is coming. Seize it. This is how you’ll set yourself apart from the crowd.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). When you want something, it can be hard not to act weird in its presence. Desire can make one self-conscious and overly aware of the dynamics in play. It may help to remind yourself that if you get it or don’t get it, you’ll be perfectly fine either way.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You won’t make the deal because you’re now beyond needing to. No more holding out your hand for the handshake, the funds or a key. You (SET ITAL)are(END ITAL) the key and the lock, too. You are the fate, and the fate is you.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Knowing how to enjoy free time in a satisfying way is a skill many people never develop, and you’re not about to let that happen to you. Even before you acquire the free time, it’s worth working on the skill in whatever way you can.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). If you don’t have the luxury of a coach or a cheering squad today, take heart. The results will be your teacher. The greatest lessons of all time have been learned through trial and error. Cheer yourself on!
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Catchy passwords, fascinating facts, comforting quotations — all are useless when you cannot remember them. It’s a day to consider your systems for noting, organizing and generally keeping track of things.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Compartmentalization is necessary to protect concentration, allow for rest and keep one event from swallowing the whole day. But today, the compartments won’t lock, and it’s actually a good thing when they spill into each other.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You may feel like you’re bouncing from one thing to another, but there’s actually a common thread — experimentation. On some level, you know what you want and your intuition is racing ahead, finding ways to get at it.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). People will care more about the quality of your work than how quickly you finished it. If you can do it fast, maybe don’t tell them. It took you a long time to get this good. Consider it a trade secret.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 18). It’s your Year of the Aves, and like the class of animal that’s been on Earth over 100 million years, you have all the adaptations you need to see more of the world, thrive in your flock and find what you need to fly. More highlights: Love returns in new forms. A focus physicality brings vitality, strength and camaraderie. Your efforts on behalf of a group lead to personal adventure. Gemini and Capricorn adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 32, 11, 16, 38 and 5.
