Stars -- Horoscope

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Naturally, you care about how you are perceived by others. But lately you're not so worried about who thinks you're "cool."

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). If every moment of your day is scheduled, the schedule won't work. But when you block off some downtime, suddenly all of your plans fall neatly into place.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Most of today's work is manageable. The tricky part is continuing past the point of boredom. When you do, things get interesting again.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Whether you live alone or with others, you set the emotional climate of your environment. Take steps to improve that mood.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Instead of wondering why you've been dealt a certain hand, you're figuring out how to play it. What you've learned pays off for you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There's a great deal of pressure on you to succeed. Tell your story to the one who can listen without offering judgment or direction.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Give yourself an extra 15 minutes to do each thing you have to do. It's a small change that yields tangible results by the end of the day.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). An old friend who knows you well has offered you some great advice. Now is a good time to reciprocate that gift with one of your own.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There's a reason why you feel more alive around certain people and less energized around others. You require a solid balance of give and take.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Lately you have begun to wonder whether your intuition is off. It's not. That little kink in your plan is about to work itself out.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your offbeat sense of humor isn't always totally appreciated, but being a little bit wacky is just part of the fun.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Shifting winds at the workplace lead to a new alliance. An e-mail brings curious news.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 24). Love intrigues you in the weeks to come, as there is always more to learn about the object of your affection. You take your work in an artistic direction in November. Friends gravitate toward you in the new year because the party is always where you are. February features a reliable new source of income. Aquarius and Virgo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 19, 4, 2, 50 and 14.

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