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VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22)
Cockiness doesn’t suit you. An exuberant Aries or steel-tempered Scorpio can get away with it, but on a Virgo it just looks like you’re trying way too hard. Sorry, Virgo, but the bravado’s got to go. That’s not to say you can’t be a paragon of quiet, modest confidence. That would fit you like a well-tailored suit. Own what you know, and what you know you can do. But you don’t need to toot your own horn; those who’d be impressed by you know what to look for — and they’ll be that much more impressed if you weren’t trying to rub their faces in it.
LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22)
What you say is important to you is a whole lot different than what looks important to you, based on your actions. Much of what you do doesn’t seem to further your supposed higher agenda (and frequently runs counter to it). List the top seven things that matter to you. Be specific (don’t just say “my lover,” but perhaps “ adding to my lover’s happiness, wellbeing, and success”). Then make a list of exactly how you spend your time and energy. Do the lists align? For instance, if “getting laid frequently” is on your Top 7 list, “going to the gym” in most cases ought to be right up there on the “how you spend your time” list. If they don’t match up, don’t you think you ought to adjust one list or the other until they do?
SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21)
Growing up isn’t something that happens overnight when you hit 18, 30, or 50. It’s a gradual process, and one that’s hard to quantify. However, in general, every move you make away from selfishness and a desire to take (both childish qualities), and towards selflessness and a desire to give, is one that makes you more of a real adult. That’s not to say you should ever lose some of your best childlike qualities (like the ability to play), but your motivations for them could change; for instance, as a child getting people to play with you is a way to keep yourself entertained, but as an adult, you might play specifically to bring joy and pleasure to others. Your journey from child to grown-up is ongoing; however, this week you should experience a key opportunity to taking another big step in the right direction.
SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21)
You’re not a genie, but sometimes it might feel like you are — getting what you want is frequently as easy as making a wish. That’s thrilling and wonderful — except when it doesn’t work out quite so easily. Have you gotten spoiled? Do you get upset when things don’t simply fall into place, like you’re used to? It’s great if you can feel lucky and joyful when things work out, but beware taking on a sense of entitlement that’ll just get you into trouble later. Your good luck is a blessing, not a birthright. When you have to dig in and work for what you want, do so gracefully.
CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19)
Be the spider. If the web you so carefully constructed and maintained is torn apart by someone’s casual (or even malicious) actions, don’t flip out; that wouldn’t do you much good. You should simply set about building a new one, hopefully in a better, more effective (and safe) place. This is when your ingrained constructiveness and determination will really shine, as even the most vicious would-be web destroyers will get bored sooner or later, and let you finally get on with your work. Ironically, the best thing you could do to fuel them and encourage them to continue is to get angry (and show it). Try not to.
AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18)
Order up a bloody steak, or have some primal, wild sex, or at the very least go skinny-dipping. This week you need to get in touch with your animal nature, that untamed part of you that gets so little playtime. You’re so in your head! Being so intelligent and thoughtful has its downsides, and one of them is losing touch with your playfully wise animal instincts. This is a great week to remember what they sound like and listen to what they’re telling you, but they’ll need some help being heard. Do what you have to do to feel like an animal for a while; if you do it right, that should do the trick.
PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20)
Try not speaking at all for a day. Or else wear clothing that completely covers and obscures as much about who or what you are as possible. Stripping away certain facets of your day-to-day existence, such as casual, thoughtless communication, or judgments based on appearance, can throw the rest of your connections into brilliant, stark contrast. Clearly seeing some of the ways you’ve come to interact with the world may be slightly confusing or painful, but it will also be more helpful as you seek to cultivate a more genuine, broadband connection with the world.
ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19)
Competition is key. You rarely back down from a challenge, but when the only person you’re competing against is yourself, it’s sometimes hard to properly motivate. It’s time to get someone else (or a number of people) involved. A friendly competition will get your juices flowing and keep you engaged and interested in things that wouldn’t hold your attention for long, otherwise. If you really need to get something done that you’re not yet keen on, engage someone who’ll race you to the finish line. Once you see them sprinting down the track, my money’s on you to win.
TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20)
A wet forest is far less likely to burn then one that’s gone without rain for weeks or months. At that point, a bit of broken glass set at the right angle to the sun could kindle a nearly unstoppable blaze of destruction. The same goes for feelings. Without nurturing and downtime, people will explode at the slightest provocation. However, with a bit of regular figurative rainfall, there’s much less likelihood of an emotional inferno. Since you are in a position to deliver it, see that those who need the rain get it — or get burned and see how you like that, instead.
GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20)
Have you ever blurted something out and then immediately regretted it? Wait, who am I talking to? Of course you have. Even if it’s truth you’ve spilled, it’s often not worth the embarrassment and fallout. That mouth of yours gets you into so much trouble. And yet it wouldn’t do to control it too rigidly, as much of that trouble is actually quite fun. However, sometimes your wildness needs reining in (like this week). Instead of letting your tongue wag freely, bite it a little first to make sure that it’s not about to get you into more trouble than you’d care to face.
CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22)
Cancers are known for their intense loyalty and protectiveness. You may be borderline timid or non-confrontational at certain times, but any time someone you love is threatened, the fierce mama bear emerges and rarely retreats until she’s drawn blood. This is a force to be reckoned with — and tapped into. You have a potent drive to nurture, protect, and care for your loved ones. Can you harness that drive to power your dreams? If you can draw a solid connection between achieving your desires and really doing what’s right for your family, very little can stop you from exactly that.
LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22)
Leos, sometimes you’re a bit too afraid of failure for your own good. One of the problems is that you so often experience success — when you set your mind to something, you almost always get it (or something quite like it). However, like all strengths and blessings, this one can be weakness and curse as well — specifically when it keeps you from doing something you’re less confident about. Admit it, there are times when you’re reluctant to do anything you’re not virtually guaranteed to be great at. That’s got to change, at least a little, starting this week: try some stuff you’ll probably suck at — working at them until you become good will be an excellent exercise for you in any case.
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