Horoscope for Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019

Moon Alert

After 6 a.m. Chicago time, we have the all clear to shop and do business. The moon is in Virgo.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Conversations with others, especially partners and close friends, are direct and to the point. Yes: You will say what you mean and mean what you say! Be careful when dealing with authority figures because this might not go over so well. In fact, it won’t.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You will be clear when talking to co-workers and employees about the improvements you want to introduce on the job. Although you have a clear vision of what you want to get done, others might not agree. Easy does it.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You might encounter opposition when dealing with your kids because they have strong opinions about what they want. (What’s new?) Likewise, interactions between romantic partners will be intense. Everything seems to be black and white with no wiggle room.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You’re keen to make home improvements and repairs to bathroom areas, and anything to do with plumbing, laundry rooms, garbage and recycling. Your aim is to clean things up and make them work better. This is a great idea, but avoid family arguments in achieving your wishes.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You have the mind of a sleuth, which is why you are quick to see the subtext of anything. For example, you will know if someone is lying to you. Nevertheless, your X-ray abilities might help you if you are involved in sales, marketing, teaching, acting or writing.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

If you are shopping or pondering a financial deal, you want your way. You see things in black-and-white terms today. Either you do it or you don’t. This might be why you will encounter opposition? Perhaps you could be more flexible?

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today you are determined to get your own way. This is because Mercury is in your sign at odds with big daddy Pluto, which makes you relentless and mentally powerful. The issues you see are black-and-white with little room for compromise. (Really?)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is a fabulous day to do research because you are focused, intense and have lots of mental endurance. You won’t stop searching for something until you find it. (“A-ha! It was under the fridge! Who would have thought to look there?”)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Be reasonable in discussions with friends and groups because you are tempted to ride roughshod over other people’s ideas. This is not the best way to get cooperation. Better to listen to the input of others to give them a sense of ownership of what you all want to do (especially you, of course).

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Discussions with bosses, parents, VIPs and the police will be intense. There will be little room for adjustments or attempts at cooperation. Instead, issues will be black and white. You did it or you didn’t. Guilty or innocent. Try to keep an open mind.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Definitely steer clear of controversial discussions about politics, religion and racial issues because they will get nasty. This is because today people are opinionated. Everyone believes their own ideas and their own words. “I’m right and you’re wrong.” Forewarned is forearmed.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This is not a good day to debate issues about inheritances, shared property, insurance disputes or how to divide or share something. People will be entrenched in their own point of view and will resist hearing the point of view of anyone else. (Not you, of course.)

If Your Birthday Is Today

Tennis player Serena Williams (1981) shares your birthday. Although headstrong, you are basically balanced in your approach to life. This year you are winding up many things you began nine years ago. It’s time to leave behind heavy burdens and move to something new and lighter! Start to identify what is no longer relevant in your life. You are lightening your load to get ready for new beginnings.