Horoscopes: Saturday, September 18, 2021

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You accept responsibility for the way things unfold in your life. Even when you didn’t cause events, you look at how you might have influenced or allowed them to happen.         

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). “All’s fair in love” they say, but how could it possibly be? Even if it’s (SET ITAL)mostly(END ITAL) fair in love, civility still goes a long way. You can override bad form with good manners.    

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Do what it takes to bolster your self-esteem. It would be a shame to reject the abundance of this day out of a feeling of unworthiness. You’re deserving of all this love and more.        

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’re open-minded, intellectually flexible and willing to question your ideology. Consider that whatever you believe, the opposite belief could also be true.        

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Leave strategizing the end game to the chess masters. It’s a projection that won’t help you too much now. The problem with the next moment is that you can’t live it, so stay in this one -- the only one you have real power in.        

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). As the sign that rules natural growth, you’re patient with the time it takes to develop. There are those who seem to plant the seed in the ground and then dig it up every few hours to see how it’s doing. Teach them.        

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). A special relationship demands heart and soul. Your willingness to be uncomfortable is, at the end of the day, what makes the commitment heroic.        

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Clear communication is a cornerstone of respectful interactions. The problem is we all communicate differently. Be patient and receptive. It helps to lead with a belief that others are well-intended.        

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Since it is unkind to tempt the weak or push painfully into tender spots, you’re careful to learn more about people before you get too forward with your playfulness.         

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There’s a thread running through this pattern. You may get glimpses of it, or perhaps you won’t see it at all right now, but stay open and aware. Later, you’ll be able to follow it, and all will make sense.        

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Do you really know when you’re satisfied? A storm of thoughts and feelings could interfere with the signal. The voice of satisfaction can be so mild. Instead of trying to hear through noise, get calm.        

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Getting intimate knowledge of a tool is not really high on your list of fun things to take on. You’d rather focus on the job itself! And yet, taking the time to master your tools now will ultimately save you time.        

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 18). These are the days of wonder, of tender loving care, of sweet arrivals. Your ever-evolving sense of humor will have you sailing through a tricky dynamic. The togetherness of your growing family will be a source of soul fortification. It will be extraordinarily lucky to make a hobby, talent or interest a higher priority. Capricorn and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 10, 4, 44, 13 and 5.