Horoscopes: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Relationships will inspire you or compel you to unexpected actions. Love in particular can make you feel impulsive. Keep your words soft and sweet just in case you have to eat them later.       

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You expect acquaintances to be cheerful and positive, and friends slightly less so because a snarky comment here and there affirms your shared humanity. Otherwise, you wouldn’t trust them with your innermost thoughts.       

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The profound things in life will announce themselves. No one needs poeticize, dramatize or even point them out. Performative gestures will be a red flag for you, and you’ll immediately be suspicious.       

CANCER (June 22-July 22). When there’s a knock at the door, sometimes you want to rush to see who it is, and other times you want to duck and pretend you’re not home. Both responses are valid. For most people, your attention is a gift and not something they are owed.       

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The nearness of danger is known to cause the mind to race. It’s trying to solve a problem. The real question is whether the danger, and by extension the problem, is real or a figment of imagination. In the latter case, how can you reimagine it?       

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll meet a broke thing you can either fix immediately or toss immediately. Don’t vacillate in between or try to patch it up with a Band-Aid. Be direct, decisive and moving ever-forward.       

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The first step to making yourself irreplaceable is to realize that no one is irreplaceable. Do the job as well as you can, and then go the extra mile to do what only you can do to help another have a wonderful experience.       

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll clean up a mess, order some chaos or simply straighten what needs a refresh. Establish your own patterns wherever possible because you’ll be comforted and grounded by them.       

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It is easier to give the help and care that is needed when you don’t assume it’s the same for each person. Don’t let the multitude of commonalities you share with another blind you to the unique way each person experiences and processes the world.       

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). One’s environment and opportunities — or lack thereof — can heavily influence their destiny. It’s a theme explored by great thinkers, and you’ll be among them today as you assess the fairness of today’s situation.          

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’re imagining a change and deciding now just how far to go with it. Don’t limit the brainstorm. You can always scale it back, but you might be shorting yourself if you think too small at this stage.        

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). If you could have a superpower today, the one to claim would be presence. To fully inhabit the moments will be an experience of pure joy regardless of what kind of moment it is. You’ll find peace to the same degree you are able to be where you are.       

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 14). Even when others are overjoyed with your work, you’ll never get too comfortable. By seeking further improvement you’ll achieve a competitive edge and ultimately win the prize. More highlights: Fun dates, events of all sizes and two formal occasions. You’ll also be tested. Your high score will lead to accolades, money and responsibility. Cancer and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 28, 33, 11 and 42.